SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's dream is over. Germany's is just beginning. Michael Ballack scored on the rebound of his own shot in the 75th minute to give Germany a 1-0 victory Tuesday night and end South Korea's...

...players shoved back. The United States dominated for much of the first half and had numerous scoring chances, but Michael Ballack scored on a header in the 39th minute, rising between two American defenders. German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn twice...

...world champions for long stretches, creating five good scoring chances. But the U.S. team couldn't connect and Michael Ballack's goal on a 39th minute header was the difference. But for perhaps the first time, the skeptics who have spent...

...aiming for this final result." Unexpectedly, sturdy, deliberate Germany, playing without suspended star midfielder Michael Ballack, took the game to the graceful Brazilians. For about 20 minutes, Germany's aggressive play resulted in several...