<p>The 20-year-old had another outstanding match at the World Cup yesterday, scoring the first goal and proving a constant threat as Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0 in the quarterfinal.<br /><br />The performance comes after Maradona refused to share a podium with Mueller after a friendly between the two teams. He has scored four goals in South Africa.<br /><br />"I'm happy that we won, and that's more a side story," Mueller said.Humility aside, there are few followers of world football left who aren't familiar with Mueller by now. He scored twice in Germany's second-round win over England and has inspired his team as a scorer and playmaker from his wide-right position.Still, there was heartbreak for Mueller as a yellow card picked up for a handball means he is suspended for the semifinal.<br /><br />"The goal gave me a great feeling, and the yellow card gave me exactly the opposite," Mueller said. "I just hoped the free kick wouldn't go in. I knew what was going on, that I was suspended. It bothered me for a minute, but then the game went on."<br /><br />Mueller celebrated with a beer with his teammates after the match, knowing that he would definitely play once more in South Africa. He just wanted it would be in a final, and not a consolation third-place match.<br /><br />"We have reached another semifinal, so naturally there was a little beer. But nothing out of proportion," Mueller said. "The way the guys are playing, I have a good feeling. The guys who come on as substitutes aren't worse. They bring the team new energy. That's why I'm optimistic."<br /><br />Germany coach Joachim Loew said it would be hard for Germany without the Bayern Munich youngster.<br /><br />"He will be a great loss," Loew said. "He showed how dangerous he is before the goal. This handball wasn't worth a yellow. But we have players who can replace him."<br />Asked whether he felt his ban was justified, Mueller shrugged.<br /><br />"I wouldn't have minded if it wasn't a yellow card," he said, laughing. "You would know better than I do. I haven't seen it on television."</p>
<p>The 20-year-old had another outstanding match at the World Cup yesterday, scoring the first goal and proving a constant threat as Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0 in the quarterfinal.<br /><br />The performance comes after Maradona refused to share a podium with Mueller after a friendly between the two teams. He has scored four goals in South Africa.<br /><br />"I'm happy that we won, and that's more a side story," Mueller said.Humility aside, there are few followers of world football left who aren't familiar with Mueller by now. He scored twice in Germany's second-round win over England and has inspired his team as a scorer and playmaker from his wide-right position.Still, there was heartbreak for Mueller as a yellow card picked up for a handball means he is suspended for the semifinal.<br /><br />"The goal gave me a great feeling, and the yellow card gave me exactly the opposite," Mueller said. "I just hoped the free kick wouldn't go in. I knew what was going on, that I was suspended. It bothered me for a minute, but then the game went on."<br /><br />Mueller celebrated with a beer with his teammates after the match, knowing that he would definitely play once more in South Africa. He just wanted it would be in a final, and not a consolation third-place match.<br /><br />"We have reached another semifinal, so naturally there was a little beer. But nothing out of proportion," Mueller said. "The way the guys are playing, I have a good feeling. The guys who come on as substitutes aren't worse. They bring the team new energy. That's why I'm optimistic."<br /><br />Germany coach Joachim Loew said it would be hard for Germany without the Bayern Munich youngster.<br /><br />"He will be a great loss," Loew said. "He showed how dangerous he is before the goal. This handball wasn't worth a yellow. But we have players who can replace him."<br />Asked whether he felt his ban was justified, Mueller shrugged.<br /><br />"I wouldn't have minded if it wasn't a yellow card," he said, laughing. "You would know better than I do. I haven't seen it on television."</p>