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World Cup: Germany crush Argentina 4-0

Published on 3 July 2010 - 8:02pm

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In the World Cup, Germany have routed Argentina 4-0 to reach the last four.

A third-minute goal by Thomas Mueller gave Germany a 1-0 lead. The three-time champions turned the screw after the interval. Miroslav Klose netted in the 68th minute. Centre-back Arne Friedrich scored his first for his country six minutes later. Klose completed the rout with an 89th-minute volley which gave him a 14th World Cup goal, just one behind Ronaldo's record of 15.

It was the third time at these finals that Germany scored four goals in a match. Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi once again failed to deliver.

On Wednesay, Germany will face Spain, who beat Paraguay 1-0. The final will be at Johannesburg's Soccer City on 11 July.

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