Germany supporters arrive in Dortmund knowing a win will put their side on the verge of qualification for the next round Poland's fans face a tense night, a defeat against their big rivals will make their chances of progressing very slim indeed Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger tries to fashion an early chance for Germany as the match begins at a frantic pace Captain Michael Ballack returns to the starting line-up and makes some useful runs that threaten Poland's defence With 20 minutes gone Miroslav Klose wastes a great chance for the hosts, heading just wide with only Artur Boruc to beat Maciej Zurawski looks to impose himself on the game as Poland attempt to break the deadlock Germany finish the half the stronger with Lukas Podolski failing to take three good chances in the last 10 minutes The second half gets under way at a similar pace with the impressive Ireneusz Jelen causing problems for the hosts With goals eluding Germany, boss Jurgen Klinsmann boosts his attacking options by introducing winger David Odonkor The Borussia Dortmund player makes an immediate impression with surging runs that change the dynamics of the game Poland's challenge is all but ended 15 minutes from time when Radoslaw Sobolewski gets a red card after tangling with Klose Germany are thwarted until injury time when Odonkor's cross is dramatically turned in by substitute Oliver Neuville His team-mates are swift to join him in celebration as the goal seals the win that puts the hosts within reach of the last 16
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