Germany beats Ghana 1-0, both advance at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Germany beat Ghana 1-0 after a second-half goal from Mesut Oezil to win Group D and set up a second-round World Cup clash with traditional rival England.



Ghana also advanced despite Wednesday's loss at Soccer City and became the first African team to make the round of 16.



Germany won the group with six points and Ghana was second with four, going through on goal difference thanks to Australia's 2-1 victory over Serbia in the other match.



Oezil rifled a left-footed shot from outside the area into the left corner of the net to break the deadlock in the 60th minute after both teams had wasted a number of chances.