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April 02, 2009
With Captain Michael Ballack scoring a showstopper, the German national side continued their smooth progress towards the 2010 World Cup, winning 2-0 at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on Wednesday, 1 April.
German Captain Michael Ballack opened the scoring after 11 minutes. Ballack powered the ball home with his right foot from 30 metres out after a throw-in which the Welsh thought was theirs.
Then an own goal by Ashley Williams, following some good work by forward Mario Gomez, made it two nil just after the half time break. Gomez, however, failed to get on to the scoresheet himself; the young striker now has not scored in his last fourteen matches for Germany.
Germany still on top in Group Four
The win leaves Germany four points clear of Russia with 16 points from six games. Russia, who have a game in hand, travelled to Liechtenstein and won 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Finland, who were not in action, are third in the group on seven points from four games, with Wales now struggling on six from six matches.
Germany's 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein in Leipzig on Saturday was workmanlike but did not bring the rush of goals the Germans had experienced in their three previous meetings, which garnered a total of 23.
It looks like Group Four will be decided on Saturday October 10. That's when Germany travel to Russia for the final showdown between the group's highest profile teams.
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