Players from Germany and Curacao refused to be divided by a 7-1 result on Sunday, as they joined in prayer on the World Cup pitch. 

Victorious Germany, who are a favourite to win the tournament, were a Goliath to Curacao's David, who are attending for the first time. 

But what Curacao lacks in World Cup acclaim, it makes up for in faith. Players from the Caribbean island nation, which is a territory of the Netherlands, held a "baptism" for their plane, with friends and family singing praises as they headed to the World Cup. 

For many Curacao fans, their single first-half goal was an answer to prayer in itself. 

"We can still be proud," said coach Dick Advocaat, who was visibly emotional. "[My tears] are related to the joy of the Curacao people... the joy is fantastic." 

German goalscorer Felix Nmecha honoured his faith in the game with his signature goal celebration, where he acts out the motion of laying an invisible 'crown' at the feet of the cross. 

Speaking about the post-match prayer, he told ESPN: 'During the game we're opponents, but after the game we're Christians, so we're brothers. 

"We want to see Jesus glorified through the game."