June 21, 2014 -- Updated 2104 GMT (0504 HKT)
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(CNN) -- Veteran striker Thomas Klose equaled the World Cup scoring record to rescue a point for Germany in a 2-2 draw with Ghana which burst into life in the second half in Fortaleza Saturday.
The 36-year-old had only just come off the bench when he reacted quickly to a flicked header by Benedikt Howedes from a Toni Kroos corner to grab the equalizer.
It gave Klose his 15th goal in World Cup finals, drawing him level with Brazilian great Ronaldo.
It also broke Gerd Muller's German record and meant Klose became only the third man to score in three World Cup finals along with Pele and fellow German Uwe Seeler.
Klose screwed a late chance wide, but a win for the Group G leaders would have been harsh on Ghana, who gave them an almighty scare.
After a tight first half, Mario Gotze put Germany ahead in the 51st minute after a pin point cross from Thomas Muller.
Ghana, so disappointing in its opening defeat to the USA, equalized almost immediately as Andre Ayew jumped to head home his second goal of the tournament.
Just after the hour mark, Sulley Muntari picked out Asamoah Gyan, who raced through to beat German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer with a fine finish.
It was his fifth goal in World Cup finals, equaling the African record held by the great Roger Milla of Cameroon.
Ghana substitute Jordan Ayew might have put the game beyond Germany's reach but he opted for goal rather than passing to the unmarked Gyan.
It proved a vital moment and almost inevitably Germany drew level in the 70th minute to leave them with four points after two games and set for qualification to the last 16.

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