Gallery: World Cup - Day 5

Updated / Friday, 20 Jun 2014 21:40
Day 5 of the World Cup saw Germany rout Portugal, Iran draw scoreless with Nigeria and the USA pull through in dramatic fashion over Ghana
Day 5 of the World Cup saw Germany rout Portugal, Iran draw scoreless with Nigeria and the USA pull through in dramatic fashion over Ghana

The best photos from the fifth day of the World Cup, featuring Germany v Portugal, Iran v Nigeria and Ghana v USA

Portugal fans await the kick-off of their team's opening match against Germany
Portugal fans await the kick-off of their team's opening match against Germany
Fans of Germany also made the trip out to the sunny Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador
Fans of Germany also made the trip out to the sunny Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador
Both teams opened the day playing wide open defence, leaving Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo to try and take advantage early
Both teams opened the day playing wide open defence, leaving Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo to try and take advantage early
At 12' Portugal defender João Pereira took down Germany forward Mario Goetz in the box, receiving the first yellow card of the match
At 12' Portugal defender João Pereira took down Germany forward Mario Goetz in the box, receiving the first yellow card of the match
Thomas Müller took the penalty for Germany and drove it home, putting his squad ahead 1-0 early
Thomas Müller took the penalty for Germany and drove it home, putting his squad ahead 1-0 early
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were noticeably pleased
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were noticeably pleased
Germany defender Mats Hummels rocketed a header into the top of the net at 31' to increase the German lead to 2-0
Germany defender Mats Hummels rocketed a header into the top of the net at 31' to increase the German lead to 2-0
Ronaldo looked on with what we can only guess was a look of shock and sadness...
Ronaldo looked on with what we can only guess was a look of shock and sadness...
Hummels celebrates the goal, his fourth in 31 appearances for Germany
Hummels celebrates the goal, his fourth in 31 appearances for Germany
Just five minutes later, Portugal defender and notorious hothead Pepe got into it with Müller, after making a slight swipe to his face
Just five minutes later, Portugal defender and notorious hothead Pepe got into it with Müller, after making a slight swipe to his face
The altercation drew a red card, which will see Pepe out of Portugal's next match against the US
The altercation drew a red card, which will see Pepe out of Portugal's next match against the US
Ronaldo looked weary after a second goal by Müller put Germany up 3-0 just before the half
Ronaldo looked weary after a second goal by Müller put Germany up 3-0 just before the half
At 78' Müller completed the first hat trick of the 2014 World Cup by dinking in a soft ball that came off the hands of Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio
At 78' Müller completed the first hat trick of the 2014 World Cup by dinking in a soft ball that came off the hands of Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio
His third goal rounded out the final score of Germany's victory at 4-0
His third goal rounded out the final score of Germany's victory at 4-0
Fans in Berlin were delighted with the result
Fans in Berlin were delighted with the result
Then on to Curitiba and the Arena da Baixada, where fans of Iran were clearly ready for the action
Then on to Curitiba and the Arena da Baixada, where fans of Iran were clearly ready for the action
Nigeria supporters made their presence known as well, leading the charge into the stadium with a full marching band
Nigeria supporters made their presence known as well, leading the charge into the stadium with a full marching band
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi looks onto the pitch at the opening kick-off
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi looks onto the pitch at the opening kick-off
Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose contends with Iran defender Mehrdad Pooladi in a match that featured a balanced, yet blistering start
Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose contends with Iran defender Mehrdad Pooladi in a match that featured a balanced, yet blistering start
Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa extends to challenge Iran forward Ashkan Dejagah
Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa extends to challenge Iran forward Ashkan Dejagah
Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz looks on as forward Khosro Heydari drive the ball into Nigeria's side
Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz looks on as forward Khosro Heydari drive the ball into Nigeria's side
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama made some solid saves throughout the match, which turned into a defensive stalemate by mid-way through the first half
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama made some solid saves throughout the match, which turned into a defensive stalemate by mid-way through the first half
Enyeama dives ahead to secure the ball
Enyeama dives ahead to secure the ball
By the end of it, Iran and Nigeria turned out a scoreless draw, leaving the fans who filled the Arena da Baixada disappointed and itching for goals
By the end of it, Iran and Nigeria turned out a scoreless draw, leaving the fans who filled the Arena da Baixada disappointed and itching for goals
For the final match of Day 5, Ghana took on the USA in Natal at Estádio das Dunas. These proud Americans were two of many who travelled to their country's opening World Cup match
For the final match of Day 5, Ghana took on the USA in Natal at Estádio das Dunas. These proud Americans were two of many who travelled to their country's opening World Cup match
Ghana were not to be outdone, however, with their fans travelling in impressive numbers to the heart of Brazil
Ghana were not to be outdone, however, with their fans travelling in impressive numbers to the heart of Brazil
The US squad came in as solid underdogs in their rematch against Ghana, who knocked the Americans out of the 2010 World Cup
The US squad came in as solid underdogs in their rematch against Ghana, who knocked the Americans out of the 2010 World Cup
Lightning struck quickly for the US, as forward Clint Dempsey found the goal at the 32 second mark, scoring the fifth fastest goal in World Cup history
Lightning struck quickly for the US, as forward Clint Dempsey found the goal at the 32 second mark, scoring the fifth fastest goal in World Cup history
Their luck didn't last the match, though, when forward Jozy Altidore went down with a hamstring injury midway through the first half
Their luck didn't last the match, though, when forward Jozy Altidore went down with a hamstring injury midway through the first half
Despite the quick start from the US, Ghana kept the ball for most of the first half, claiming 64 percent possession
Despite the quick start from the US, Ghana kept the ball for most of the first half, claiming 64 percent possession
Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan and USA defender Matt Besler vied for the ball, in what proved to be a fast-paced, highly physical match
Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan and USA defender Matt Besler vied for the ball, in what proved to be a fast-paced, highly physical match
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah and USA midfielder Michael Bradley continued the trend...
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah and USA midfielder Michael Bradley continued the trend...
... Elvis approved
... Elvis approved
After the half-time break, Ghana consistently applied pressure to the US side, with Asamoah and the like refusing to back down
After the half-time break, Ghana consistently applied pressure to the US side, with Asamoah and the like refusing to back down
Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew kept his eye on the ball...
Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew kept his eye on the ball...
...and eventually broke through the US defence to score Ghana's first goal at the 2014 World Cup
...and eventually broke through the US defence to score Ghana's first goal at the 2014 World Cup
Ayew's goal at 82' levelled the score at 1-1
Ayew's goal at 82' levelled the score at 1-1
But just four minutes later, US defender John Brooks Jr. scored his first international goal on a straightforward header
But just four minutes later, US defender John Brooks Jr. scored his first international goal on a straightforward header
The late goal gave the US a 2-1 victory over Ghana and a shared spot - with Germany - at the top of Group G
The late goal gave the US a 2-1 victory over Ghana and a shared spot - with Germany - at the top of Group G

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