A Germany fan puts the finishing touches to her face paint before the start of their final Group A game against Ecuador An Ecuador fan wearing an unusual mask proudly flies his country's flag ahead of their game against Germany in Berlin Germany get off to a flying start when Miroslav Klose smashes home Bastian Schweinsteiger's pull-back on four minutes Klose celebrates his third goal of the 2006 World Cup in his usual fashion as Germany look on course to win Group A Edwin Tenorio holds off Arne Friedrich's challenge as Ecuador look to find a way back into the game against Germany Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann cuts a calm figure on the sidelines as his team look in total control in Berlin Klose rounds Ecuador keeper Cristian Mora to slot home his and Germany's second of the game a minute before half-time Klose remonstrates with Ecuador's Luis Valencia after his reckless challenge leaves Michael Ballack writhing in agony Lukas Podolski slides a perfect left-foot half-volley past a stationary Mora from Bernd Schneider's cross on 57 minutes Klinsmann congratulates Podolski after the striker ended his scoring drought to make it 3-0 on 57 minutes Germany's players thank the fans in Berlin for their support during their 3-0 win over Ecuador, meaning they top Group A Luis Suarez's decision to rest five of his first choice players means his side will face the winners of Group B in the last 16
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