Germany beats USA to advance to World Cup semifinals

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ULSAN, Jun. 21, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Germany reached the semifinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win against the United States (halftime: 1-0) on Friday night at the Munsu Stadium in Ulsan.

All the action happened in the first half, with German midfielder Michael Ballack goal in the 39th minute.

Fixtures and Results : Second round

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Overview

Germany at the World Cup

  • 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
  • 15 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)

United States at the World Cup

  • 7 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
2002 World Cup Poster
Germany
1:0
United States
1:0 (1:0)
  • 21 June 2002
  • 20:30
  • Ulsan

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