Sami Khedira heads late winner as Germany finish third at World Cup in South Africa . Forlan hit the German crossbar with the final play of the match from a stunning free-kick as the South Americans finished the tournament on a losing note . ` The German hosts come from behind to beat Uruguay 3 - 1 in playoff in Port Elizabeth . Germans bounce back from semifinal defeat to Spain , who beat Germany on Sunday . Thomas Muller and Diego Costa join the tournament 's top scorers on five goals .
Sami Khedira heads late winner as Germany finish third at World Cup in South Africa . The German hosts come from behind to beat Uruguay 3 - 1 in playoff in Port Elizabeth . Germans bounce back from semifinal defeat to Spain , who beat Germany on Sunday . Thomas Muller and Diego Costa join the tournament 's top scorers on five goals .