The Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s most famous tavern, is not only to be found in the Bavarian capital. There is also one in Fortaleza, the most northerly World Cup venue in Brazil. The Hofbräuhaus do Brasilserves everything to suit German tastes: roast pork, meat platter, pork knuckle, Bratwurst... and they even have an Oktoberfest once a year. Optimum conditions for the Germany squad with its seven FC Bayern pros as they prepare to take on Ghana in their second group match in Fortaleza on Saturday (9 pm CET).
“It will be a completely different game,” declared Manuel Neuer after the brilliant 4-0 opening victory over Portugal that saw Thomas Müller bag a hat-trick. “The first plan was a success. Now we've got to make sure we get through to the last sixteen,” said the three-goal hero. Skipper Philipp Lahm said: “Now it's a matter of taking the cohesion, confidence and joy from the first game and focusing on the next game against Ghana.”
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