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Germany beats U.S. to semifinals

Lucky 13: Ballack makes the difference for Germany

ULSAN, South Korea (CNN) -- The United States' best World Cup run in more than 70 years came to an end with a 1-0 loss to the German squad.

Michael Ballack headed Germany to their 10th World Cup semifinal with a 1-0 win over a spirited USA side on Friday evening. (Full match report)

The midfielder leapt to meet Christian Ziege's free-kick six minutes before half-time and settle a game that the unfancied Americans were unlucky to lose.

Germany, who have conceded just one goal in the tournament, join Brazil in the last four after the tournament favourites came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Friday's other quarterfinal.(Match report)

On Saturday South Korea meet Spain in a much awaited game for the co-host nation. (Koreans reap rewards)

On the same day Turkey is set to play Senegal, with the winners of that game playing Brazil in the semifinal.

Beers, tears for England

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Earlier, millions of supporters got up early to watch Friday's match believing England could beat Brazil and reach the semifinal for the first time since 1990.

But at 9.20 a.m. local time the truth dawned in pubs that had opened early, schools that had set up big screen TVs before lessons and offices that had shown the match live to encourage staff into work.

About 22,000 pubs had thrown open their doors for breakfast beers and in London's Trafalgar Square a crowd estimated by police at 12,000 watched the match on a giant screen.

Hopes were raised when England took the lead, but Brazil's comeback meant there were no celebrations. (Beers, tears for English fans)

Fans in Brazil stayed up through the night to watch the game. Fireworks exploded on the final whistle and cars sounded their horns to mark yet another semifinal.(Rio samba party expects 2002 title)