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#4 Germany vs Uruguay, 2010 World Cup, South Africa
In the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup, Netherlands defeated Uruguay, in a pulsating encounter that ended 3-2 and Spain defeated Germany by a single goal. This set up an exciting encounter between Germany and Uruguay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, on 10th July 2010.
In a game attended by 36254 people, Germany took an early lead through a Thomas Muller goal in the 19th minute. Edinson Cavani levelled the score within 10 minutes and the first half ended with the game evenly poised. Diego Forlan put Uruguay ahead 6 minutes into the second half, only for Marcell Jansen to level the scores again 5 minutes later. However, a Semi Khedira goal in the 83rd minute ensured that the game ended in Germany’s favour. Final score, Germany 3-2 Uruguay.
Thomas Muller would go on to win the Golden Boot and the Best Young Player of the Tournament. Diego Forlan won the Golden Ball.
