It was an achievement which preserved his name in notoriety , even securing him top spot in a poll held by a French newspaper for the most hated German -- a poll he won ahead of Adolf Hitler . Germany books place in semifinal of World Cup . Mats Müller scored the only goal of the game . Germany reaches fourth consecutive semifinal . Next plays Netherlands , which beats Germany 2 - 1 later Friday .
Germany books place in semifinal of World Cup . Mats Müller scored the only goal of the game . Germany reaches fourth consecutive semifinal . Next plays Netherlands , which beats Germany 2 - 1 later Friday .