For the Germans, this was kharma for Yokohama. This was that 2002 final avenged, erasing the memory of Oliver Kahn being humbled by Ronaldo. This was another craved step on the way to a fourth World Cup, a step taken with such confidence. As the fan with the shirt message said: “1954, 1974, 1990 – let’s do it again’’. Let’s get that fourth star on the shirt. Germany have the players, the coach and the momentum. They have the mix of defensive expertise and goals from a myriad sources.