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Germany 1-0 Poland
Wednesday, 14 June 2006




Germany fans head for the Signal Iduna Park

Germany supporters arrive in Dortmund knowing a win will put their side on the verge of qualification for the next round

Poland fans arrive in Dortmund in large numbers knowing a win is essential

Poland's fans face a tense night, a defeat against their big rivals will make their chances of progressing very slim indeed

Bastian Schweinsteiger pulls away from Michal Zewlakow

Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger tries to fashion an early chance for Germany as the match begins at a frantic pace

Midfielder Michael Ballack

Captain Michael Ballack returns to the starting line-up and makes some useful runs that threaten Poland's defence

Germany striker Miroslav Klose heads just wide

With 20 minutes gone Miroslav Klose wastes a great chance for the hosts, heading just wide with only Artur Boruc to beat

Maciej Zurawski (r) tangles with Torsten Frings

Maciej Zurawski looks to impose himself on the game as Poland attempt to break the deadlock

Lukas Podolski sees his effort blocked by Bartosz Bosacki

Germany finish the half the stronger with Lukas Podolski failing to take three good chances in the last 10 minutes

Ireneusz Jelen leaves Philipp Lahm

The second half gets under way at a similar pace with the impressive Ireneusz Jelen causing problems for the hosts

Jurgen Klinsmann looks anxious on the touchline

With goals eluding Germany, boss Jurgen Klinsmann boosts his attacking options by introducing winger David Odonkor

David Odonkor makes a threatening run down the right

The Borussia Dortmund player makes an immediate impression with surging runs that change the dynamics of the game

Radoslaw Sobolewski (r) heads to the dressing room after committing a second-bookable offence

Poland's challenge is all but ended 15 minutes from time when Radoslaw Sobolewski gets a red card after tangling with Klose

Goalkeeper Boruc can only watch as Neuville steals a late winner for Germany

Germany are thwarted until injury time when Odonkor's cross is dramatically turned in by substitute Oliver Neuville

Klose and Ballack surround Neuville following his goal

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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