Cristiano Ronaldo was an isolated figure, and here is his heat map Another spell-binding afternoon to further light up this thrill-a-minute World Cup. In the end, though, it is hard to conclude that this one taught us much we didn’t already know. Germany remain the consummate tournament team. When weren’t they? This was their seventh consecutive victory in opening matches at the World Cup. On five of those occasions they have scored four goals. Really, we should not be surprised. Portugal, meanwhile, are a skittish collection of individuals. Some are talented and some really are not. It was ever thus.
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Muller put Germany 1-0 up from penalty spot
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Mats Hummels made it two with a header from a corner
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Pepe was sent off for butting Muller on the ground following an altercation
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Muller made it three with a snapshot from inside the area
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Forward completed his hat-trick from close range in second half
Startled: Muller reacts in shock and disbelief after @placeholder's ridiculous headbutt
break saw the @placeholder captain drive in a low effort.