World Cup: Miroslav Klose equals scoring record to rescue Germany

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Updated 7:16 PM EDT, Sat June 21, 2014
Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, left, and forward Peter Odemwingie celebrate their win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup match at Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba, Brazil, on Saturday, June 21. Nigeria won 1-0 and Bosnia was eliminated.
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Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, left, and forward Peter Odemwingie celebrate their win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup match at Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba, Brazil, on Saturday, June 21. Nigeria won 1-0 and Bosnia was eliminated.
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The body language says it all. Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (center) and teammate Juwon Oshaniwa savor the victory.
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The body language says it all. Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (center) and teammate Juwon Oshaniwa savor the victory.
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Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo, left, tries to comfort Bosnia-Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko at the end of the close game. Defender Kenneth Omeruo marks the moment. It was Nigeria's first win at a World Cup since 1998.
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Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo, left, tries to comfort Bosnia-Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko at the end of the close game. Defender Kenneth Omeruo marks the moment. It was Nigeria's first win at a World Cup since 1998.
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Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama makes a save.
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Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama makes a save.
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Referee Peter O Leary makes a point to Joseph Yobo of Nigeria and Vedad Ibisevic of Bosnia.
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Referee Peter O Leary makes a point to Joseph Yobo of Nigeria and Vedad Ibisevic of Bosnia.
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Bosnia- Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko, left, heads the ball near Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo.
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Bosnia- Herzegovina forward Edin Dzeko, left, heads the ball near Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo.
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Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina assists Michael Babatunde of Nigeria off the field.
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Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina assists Michael Babatunde of Nigeria off the field.
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Bosnia defender Toni Sunjic challenges Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike.
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Bosnia defender Toni Sunjic challenges Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike.
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Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo gestures near Bosnia-Herzegovina defender and captain Emir Spahic.
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Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo gestures near Bosnia-Herzegovina defender and captain Emir Spahic.
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Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike, right, challenges Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Toni Sunjic.
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Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike, right, challenges Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Toni Sunjic.
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Fans hold up a sign during denouncing Boko Haram during the match. The militant group is blamed for scores of attacks in Nigeria.
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Fans hold up a sign during denouncing Boko Haram during the match. The militant group is blamed for scores of attacks in Nigeria.
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Nigeria forward Michael Babatunde jumps to head the ball with Bosnia-Herzegovina defender and captain Emir Spahic.
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Nigeria forward Michael Babatunde jumps to head the ball with Bosnia-Herzegovina defender and captain Emir Spahic.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic eyes the ball
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Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic eyes the ball
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Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria celebrates scoring his team's lone goal, which proved enough.
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Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria celebrates scoring his team's lone goal, which proved enough.
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Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie, right, celebrates near Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic after scoring a goal.
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Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie, right, celebrates near Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic after scoring a goal.
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Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria scores his team's first goal past Asmir Begovic.
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Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria scores his team's first goal past Asmir Begovic.
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Bosnia defender Toni Sunjic, right, fights for the ball with Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo, left, Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose and Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie, center.
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Bosnia defender Toni Sunjic, right, fights for the ball with Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo, left, Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose and Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie, center.
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From left to right, Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Senad Lulic, defender Toni Sunjic, forward Edin Dzeko and midfielder Haris Medunjanin jump to block a free kick by Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel`.
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From left to right, Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Senad Lulic, defender Toni Sunjic, forward Edin Dzeko and midfielder Haris Medunjanin jump to block a free kick by Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel`.
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Nigeria defender Juwon Oshaniwa, right, challenges Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Izet Hajrovic.
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Nigeria defender Juwon Oshaniwa, right, challenges Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Izet Hajrovic.
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A man holds a banner reading "Bring back our girls" ahead of the match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The sign is a reference to the abduction of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls in April.
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A man holds a banner reading "Bring back our girls" ahead of the match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The sign is a reference to the abduction of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls in April.
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Fans snap photos during the match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Fans snap photos during the match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Germany forward Miroslav Klose, right, checks Germany forward Thomas Muller after a collision during a World Cup match against Ghana at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Germany forward Miroslav Klose, right, checks Germany forward Thomas Muller after a collision during a World Cup match against Ghana at Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany does a flip in celebration of scoring his team's second goal. It gave Klose his 15th goal in the World Cup, drawing him level with Brazilian great Ronaldo for the scoring record.
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Miroslav Klose of Germany does a flip in celebration of scoring his team's second goal. It gave Klose his 15th goal in the World Cup, drawing him level with Brazilian great Ronaldo for the scoring record.
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Ghana's goalkeeper Fatau Dauda reacts as he fails to save a goal.
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Ghana's goalkeeper Fatau Dauda reacts as he fails to save a goal.
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Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates. It was his fifth goal in World Cup finals, equaling the African record held by the great Roger Milla of Cameroon.
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Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates. It was his fifth goal in World Cup finals, equaling the African record held by the great Roger Milla of Cameroon.
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Asamoah Gyan of Ghana scores his team's second goal past Manuel Neuer of Germany.
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Asamoah Gyan of Ghana scores his team's second goal past Manuel Neuer of Germany.
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Andre Ayew of Ghana celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Germany.
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Andre Ayew of Ghana celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Germany.
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Andre Ayew of Ghana scores his team's first goal on a header over Per Mertesacker and Shkodran Mustafi of Germany.
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Andre Ayew of Ghana scores his team's first goal on a header over Per Mertesacker and Shkodran Mustafi of Germany.
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