Right that's a wrap from me. German glee, plus Portuguese pain, pretty much sums up that Group G opener. Don't forget to check out David Ornstein's match report from Salvador here, where - to reinforce the point - you can also watch all of the highlights. It's a must see. See ya!

Simon Dear:, external Every 4 years I would like to have a German grandad, an Argentinian aunt or a Brazilian brother-in-law. Once every four years...

BBC World Service's Love African Football Facebook page, external wants comments building up to this evening's two World Cup games involving African teams, with Iran taking on Nigeria and Ghana playing USA.

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There will be live text commentary of both games on the BBC Sport website.

You can see how USA and Ghana fare when they meet in Natal at 23:00 BST. But, before all that fun, we have another match to tuck into. Iran and Nigeria, who are looking to keep pace with early leaders Argentina in Group F, kick off in about 50 minutes. Head over to our live text commentary, where you can conveniently watch all the pre-match build-up on the same page, now.

I have, however, managed to track down one person who does believe that Group G is not a foregone conclusion.

That man is ex-USA captain Claudio Reyna, who believes the Stars and Stripes can shock Germany, Portugal and Ghana to reach the last 16 for a second successive tournament.

"I've got a feeling we can do well and get out of it," says the ex-Rangers and Manchester City midfielder, who was voted in the 2002 World Cup's team of the tournament. "It will take some big performances. But qualifying for the knockout stage would be a huge success."

Matches between these European powerhouses are usually reserved for the business end of a tournament, but today they are slugging it out in the group stage. The world and his wife expects these two to reach the last-16 - except, that is, Ghana and USA, who meet later in Group G's other game (23:00 BST).

Joseph Murphy:, external Kaymer wins the US Open, Rosberg top of F1 standings, Schumacher getting better, maybe it's Germany's time.

Germany's players received a pre-match boost after hearing some encouraging news away from the World Cup. German Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has left hospital after the skiing accident that nearly killed him, and is no longer in a coma, his family have announced.

A number of the German side paid tribute to the 45-year-old seven-time world champion after the December accident, including Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski who had a personal 'get well soon' message weaved into his boots.

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Miss any of the action? If you're in the UK, head to the snazzy 'Highlights' tab at the top of this page to relive all of the drama from Salvador. We'll forgive you Portugal fans for giving it a miss.

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About 12,000 German fans will be dancing in unison on their sofas after that win. German second tier side Union Berlin opened up their stadium as a World Cup living room with a 700-inch screen. It was bring your own sofa by the way...

I'd wouldn't mind lumping my settee there - and pulling my back in the process - if my team won 4-0.

Gomitre Gopaul:, external Portugal outplayed, playing like boys v men. Some unfair calls and Pepe being Pepe, very silly.

Paul Grant:, external Where's Bebe when ye need him??

VB:, external Germany play the English quick counter/regimented 442 style perfectly. We could learn a LOT from them. Outstanding.

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Tony Pulis
Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"It was a great performance, they definitely deserve the win. Portugal had a player sent off and I thought it was harsh but the Germans looked very good going forward and very comfortable when Portugal had the ball.

"We thought Ozil would be the false nine but Muller did it and he was exceptional. His movement was fantastic and the midfielders joined up.

"It's picking yourself up after this defeat for Portugal. They didn't get the breaks but they're not the only side that's lost the first game. They've got to dust themselves down and if they win two games they could still win the group."

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All over in Salvador as Germany ease to the easiest of easy wins. Coach Joachim Low remains poker-faced as his players backslap and hug each other on the pitch. Even the usually-serious German Chancellor Angela Merkel raises a half-smile in the stands. No matter what the exterior shows, the heart will be buzzing after an opening win like that.

Another free-kick in a dangerous position for Portugal, another chance for Cristiano Ronaldo. The skipper finally finds his range, the ball exploding out of his right foot and swerving towards the German goal, as Manuel Neuer remains alert to punch clear.

Portugal knock the ball around their back four, glancing over at the fourth official as they beg for as little stoppage time as possible. Two minutes of pain to go.

Tony Pulis
Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Germany have played so patient. Sometimes in our country we rush it because of the crowd and the excitement but the Germans have played to their tempo. They look really solid at the back as well.

"Portugal's situation is similar to Spain. It all went wrong for them and it's all gone wrong for Portugal but if they win their two games they get through. They've got two winnable games and they've just got to make sure they win them."

Germany substitute Lukas Podolski goes crashing to the turf inside the Portugal box after getting roughed up by Bruno Alves, but referee Milorad Mazic waves him up. Even the Serbia official doesn't want to inflict any more pain on the Portuguese.

Cristiano Ronaldo, with his usually-pristine gelled quiff hanging down over his sweaty forehead, looks totally and utterly shellshocked as he stands over a 30-yard free-kick. The Portugal skipper is unable to salvage some pride, battering his weary effort into the German wall. The German wall consists of Philipp Lahm and nobody else.

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El Yaro:, external Talk about getting Mullered!

James Smales:, external Worst hat trick of all time.

Adam Wheeler:, external Portugal may feel a sense of injustice. But they have been totally outplayed.

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Thomas Muller can celebrate a fine day's work by getting first dibs on the showers. German boss Joachim Low gives Muller a breather - and he gets a rapturous round of applause from the German fans in Salvador. It has been a perfect 50th international cap for the Bayern Munich forward, who is replaced by Arsenal man Lukas Podolski.