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July 11th, 2010 | 
Author: This marks the second time in a row Germany has finished third in the World Cup competition.
Germany finished third in 2006 World Cup competition played on German soil.
The Germans defeated Uruguay 3-2.
This was racehorse style futebol.
It was up and down the pitch.
I love this style of futebol.
In hoops terms we call this fast break basketball.
Slam jam thank you in your face dipsy do dunk-a-roo.
Germany drew first blood in the 19th minute.
Thomas Muller nailed home the board off a long miss in the by mate Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Uruguayan keeper Fernando Muslera blocked the initial shot but the rebound came straight to Muller who nailed the winner.
This was Muller’s fifth goal of the World Cup.
Uruguay found the equalizer in the 28th minute.
Edinson Cavani beat the keeper one on one to this baby up at one all.
This was a classic three on two break.
Germany was hung out to dry after a turnover at midfield.
Diego Forlan one timed a perfect pass into the back of the net in the 51st minute to give Uruguay a 2-1 lead.
Germany not to be denied scored in the 56th minute.
Keeper Muslera came out to the stop the pass into the box. He completely misplayed the ball this allowed Marcel Jansen a open net to shot. Bingo the baby is tied up at two all.
Germany nailed the match winner in the 82nd minute off a wild scramble ball off a corner kick.
German Sami Khedira pocked home the header for a 3-2 win.
Forlan had once last chance in the 91st minute but his free kick from just outside the top of the box went ker plunk off the cross bar.
Game, set, and match to Germany.
This marked the second time Germany beat Uruguay in the third place game.
Pior to 2010 this happened in 1970.
This was the last time Uruguay made to the World Cup semifinals.
A few World Cup notes.
Germany is the first team in World Cup history to finish third for the fourth time.
Let’s hope today’s final will live up to the hype.
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