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PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Substitute Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored in extra time and Germany survived Algerias aggressive play with a 2-1 win Monday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the ninth consecutive time. All three goals came in extra time after Algeria dominated for long stretches during the opening 90 minutes. "It was a victory of will power," Germany coach Joachim Loew said. "We had major problems in the first half to organize the way we played. We made simple mistakes, which invited the opponents to start counter attacks." Germany finally took the lead when Thomas Mueller provided a cross from the left flank that was slightly behind Schuerrle. The Germany forward dragged his left leg and backheeled the ball into the far corner in the 92nd minute, leaving goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi with no chance. Ozil added the second in the 120th and substitute Abdelmoumene Djabou pulled one back in injury time for Algeria. Three-time champion Germany will next face 1998 winner France on Friday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. With the temperature a chilly 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit) and a light rain falling at times, the pace was high at the Estadio Beira-Rio but the goals didnt come until the end. Ozil thought he had put the result out of reach when he pounded in a rebound after a shot from Schuerrle was cleared off the line by defender Esseid Belkalem, but Djabou volleyed in a minute later to make the last seconds count. Perhaps inspired by the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup, when Germany and Austria supposedly conspired to oust Algeria in the group stage, the northern African nation outmatched Germanys intensity for long stretches in an entertaining match. Algeria was playing in the second round of the World Cup for the first time and thought it had taken the lead before a goal from Islam Slimani was waved off for offside in the 17th, one of many opportunities for the Algeria striker. At the start of the second half, Germany put Schuerrle on for Mario Goetze in an attacking midfield and came out better organized. In the 55th, Germany captain Philipp Lahm unleashed a hard shot that an outstretched Rais did well to push wide with his fingertips. Still, Algeria continued to produce dangerous counterattacks. In the 72nd, Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had to come out of his area to head away the danger with Slimani chasing. In the 88th, Germanys inability to find the target turned theatrical for a moment when Mueller appeared to fall during a free kick. Then the goals came, the rain intensified, and Germany took control. 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Allen Iverson Pistons Jersey . The above paragraph could be rewritten, verbatim, with Marcus Stromans name in place of Romeros. After both men had disastrous outings in Tuesdays 18-4 mauling at the hands of the Tigers, its clear that neither is the best option to begin the season in Toronto.BEREA, Ohio – Quarterbacks Johnny Manziel and Brian Hoyer will split time with the Cleveland Browns first-team offence against the Washington Redskins tonight in a game being hyped as a nationally televised matchup between Johnny Football and RG3, Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III. You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN GO at 7pm et/4pm pt. Manziel, so full of swagger and cool, understands his limitations. Hes only a rookie. And as the celebrity quarterback prepares for Clevelands exhibition tonight in Washington, a game that could decide whether he or Hoyer starts the season opener at Pittsburgh on Sept. 7, Manziel acknowledged hes still got a lot to learn. "I dont think Im ready for Pittsburgh right now," he said. Manziel, though, was quick to point out that hes made progress during training camp, and he expects to get better running Clevelands offence. "Ive only played one game, but the more and more you see it, the more you get familiar with it, the better it will be," Manziel said after practice Saturday. Hoyer, who entered camp as the No. 1 QB and has done nothing to lose his starting job, was unaware that hes not part of the ratings campaign. "I dont watch ESPN," he said. "It doesnt matter, because what matters is what coach (Mike) Pettine thinks and what (offensive co-ordinator) Kyle (Shanahan) thinks. The media can make any story they want. I avoid all of that. When it comes down to it, theyre not the ones making the decisions." The Hoyer-Manziel competition is nearing its conclusion, and its still not clear if Pettine and his staff are leaning in one direction.Pettine is determined to get his two QBs an even amount of snaps against the Redskins. Pettine said hell reach out to Washington coach Jay Gruden to find out his plans to use his starters so he can ensure that Hoyer and Manziel face similar competition. "If we have to make some adjustments to get the matchups we want then we will," Pettine said. Pettine plans to meet with his staff and pick a starter Tuesday. While most of the country is eager to see what Manziel will do on the Monday night stage, the Heisman Trophy winner is staying calm and focused. "I dont think theres any pressure for me,&quoot; he said.dddddddddddd "Im still learning. Im still growing. This is my second game. My expectations arent through the roof. Its go out and compete extremely hard, be a leader for those guys, whatever group Im with, and well see what happens." After his off-field behaviour in the off-season was widely scrutinized, Manziel is finding his habits are always being watched. He conceded to being late for a meeting on Monday morning after he misread a change in the teams schedule. Manziel said he and Pettine talked and have "moved on." "It was an honest mistake and something I need to learn from and make sure it doesnt happen again," Manziel said. As for Hoyer, he hasnt changed his belief that the Browns are his team. While dealing with the hysteria caused by Manziel, he has maintained hes only trying to become the best quarterback possible. There may be signs that Manziel is Clevelands quarterback of the future, but Hoyer is only concerned with the here and now. Hes aware that Pettine said the Week 1 starter should not think its a permanent gig. "Its a situation I dealt with last year when I came in and we kind of said it was a week to week thing," he said. Hoyer also heard the trade speculation that began when the Browns signed veteran quarterback Rex Grossman earlier this week. Its not worth worrying about. "I guess people were trying to connect the dots and thats your job to do that," he said. "For me, Im not concerned about anything like that. Im looking forward to being the starting quarterback here. " NOTES: CB Buster Skrine may need surgery after injuring his thumb and will likely miss the remainder of the preseason. Pettine expects hell be available for the opener. Skrine has been battling rookie CB Justin Gilbert for a starting spot. ... DE Desmond Bryant is getting a second opinion before he possibly has wrist surgery, Pettine said. ... WR Josh Gordon practiced after missing time with an abdominal injury, but its not certain if hell face the Redskins. The Browns are still awaiting a ruling from the league on Gordons potential suspension. "We respect that theres a process," Pettine said. "Id be a liar if I said it wasnt frustrating." ' ' '