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Manuel Neuer punched the ball clear and then collided forcefully with Gonzalo Higuaín.
Brazil 2014 · Final
Manuel Neuer punched the ball clear and then collided forcefully with Gonzalo Higuaín.
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Manuel Neuer punched the ball clear and then collided forcefully with Gonzalo Higuaín.
The referee awarded Germany a free kick for Higuaín's challenge on the goalkeeper.
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