Just the 59 touches of the ball - 21 outside the area - for Manuel Neuer last night

The German number one put in quite a shift outside the penalty box against Algeria.

Brazil Soccer WCup Germany Algeria Manuel Neuer gets to the ball ahead of Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli. Thanassis Stavrakis Thanassis Stavrakis

GERMANY WERE GRATEFUL to Manuel Neuer on more than one occasion for getting them out of jail last night in Porto Alegre.

Germany needed extra-time before coming through with a 2-1 win against Algeria in their World Cup second round clash and Neuer was called upon on several occasions during normal time to clear the danger.

This stat sums up his incredible influence in a game that saw him dash outside the area several times in order to clear his lines.

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