Injury time winner for Germany

The second set of matches has started.
Oliver Neuville scored an injury-time winner as Jurgen Klinsmann's side virtually secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages by beating 10-man Poland 1-0 in Dortmund.
It looked as though Germany were going to be denied all three points in this Group A clash after Celtic goalkeeper Boruc pulled off a string of magnificent saves.
The hosts started brightly but it was Poland who had the first shot when Zurawski's 20-yard effort was easily saved by Jens Lehmann.
Germany almost broke the deadlock in the 21st minute when Lahm's cross picked out Klose, but he somehow flicked his header just wide with the goal at his mercy.
In-form youngster Lahm then delivered another clever flick to the danger area in the 36th minute and Podolski controlled the ball well but could not steer the ball past Boruc.
Lahm was looking more and more brilliant with his crosses and his defending too..
And He was once again the provider on the stroke of half-time when Podolski took the ball in his stride but somehow hit wide of the far post as he lost his balance with just Boruc to beat.
Though it was goalless at 0-0, the match was exciting. As Jerry said, it was like watching an EPL game.
Germany had more of possession but dint take their chances before the goalmouth with Klose and Podolski missing easy ones. And Schweinsteiger was looking wayward with his crosses and shots.
Germany made a bright start to the second half with Klose drawing a fine save from Boruc after Frings' free-kick had fallen to him in the area. Ballack was providing exquisite passes up front. Yet he is not fully upto his mark. Hope he improves.
Poland were finding themselves more and more stretched, Sobolewski got a red for his second caution of the evening.
The German faction in the stadium was getting restless while the Polskar faction was praying for a point.
Later, Boruc was on hand to deny Lahm with a great save from close range, but with the danger not cleared he then denied Neuville from 10 yards.
Young Borowski then blasted wide two minutes from time. But there was more drama to come as first Neuville with a header and then Ballack with a shot struck the underside of the crossbar, before Odonkor fired the rebound home only for the grounded Ballack to be flagged offside. Odonkor, who can run 100m in a mere 10.8 secs, was awesome with his sprint an crosses from the right flank.
But Neuville ensured justice was done when he slid in to fire home Odonkor's cross with virtually the last kick of the game. A morale-boosting victory for Germany who are almost assured of a place in the 2nd round and Poland is almost out of the tournament.

Post Match Ramblings:

Germany looked more disciplined in defense this time. Lahm was superb. Hope Fergie takes notice of him. He will be a good sub for Heinze. I think he is better than Heinze anyway. Ballack was good with his crosses and long balls. As I said, he is not upto his mark yet. He can only improve. Schneider had a good game too.
Friedrich sux. In Offense too. His crosses always went past the goal into the crowd. He cant attack for Christ sake. He should be more concerned with his defensive skills. Schneider can take care of the right wing attack.
Klose and Podolski missed dollies. They can’t afford to waste chances from the 2nd round onwards. Or they are gonna pay for that.
Neuville was the right place at the right time. Schweinsteiger wasn’t that good today.
On the whole, Germany is marching in the right direction!!