DHAKA: Veteran striker Miroslav Klose equaled the World Cup scoring record of Brazilian great Ronaldo to rescue a point for Germany in a pulsating 2-2 draw with Ghana in Fortaleza.

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 in the Group G game.

Miroslav Klose hit a World Cup record-equalling 15th goal, breaking the German record he had held with Gerd Muller.

He had only been on the pitch as a substitute for two minutes when he jabbed home the equaliser and joined Brazilian great Ronaldo on top of the all-time scoring charts.

Klose also became only the third man to score in four World Cup finals tournaments, along with Pele and fellow German Uwe Seeler.

He 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.

The Black Stars had the better of the first half and only two fine saves by Manuel Neuer denied Sulley Muntari and Christian Atsu, reports CNN.

Germany started the second half brighter and Mario Gotze headed the opening goal -- which deflected in off his own knee -- 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, Muntari picked out Asamoah Gyan, who raced through to beat Neuer with a fine finish.

BDST: 0912 HRS, JUN 23, 2014