Kahn - first goalkeeper to win Golden Ball (Allsport)
GOLDEN KAHN WINS TOP PLAYER AWARD
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Germany captain Oliver Kahn on Tuesday became the first goalkeeper to win the Golden
Ball as the World Cup's best player.
The 33-year-old was given the award despite being at fault for Brazil's first
goal in Sunday's World Cup final, which Germany lost 2-0.
His contribution in helping Germany into the final has been widely applauded,
with most making him their top goalkeeper of the tournament.
But the Golden Ball success comes as a surprise, given that Brazil's Ronaldo
scored eight goals including both in the final, while Rivaldo also shone with
five goals for the new world champions.
The award is voted for by members of the media at the World Cup, with Kahn
pulling in 25% of the votes, Ronaldo second and claiming the Silver Ball with 21%,
while South Korea's Hong Myung-bo surprisingly came third with 18% to take the
Bronze Ball.
