When Germany smashed the Caribbean Curaçao team 7-1 during this year’s FIFA World Cup, the unexpected happened. Two of the four-time world champions stood with the first-time FIFA qualifiers and prayed.

“One of the most memorable moments following Curaçao’s debut didn’t involve a goal, a trophy, or a celebration,” wrote the country’s Chronicle news. “Instead, it came after the final whistle, when players from both Curaçao and Germany gathered together in prayer at the centre of the field.”

Germany’s Felix Nmecha and Jonathan Tah approached the team in what Nmecha told reporters was a pre-planned show of Christian brotherhood.

“Before the match, we agreed that afterwards we would come together, regardless of the result, to show that we are brothers in Christ and that there is more to life than football,” Nmecha told Sky Germany. “Being able to pray together,” Nmecha explained, “is something very special.” “On the pitch you are opponents, but afterwards you are family in Christ.”

To this, the viral ‘crown down’ signature player added, “I wanted to thank Kenji and the Curaçao players because this isn’t something you take for granted after a defeat. It was a very special moment.”