World Cup 2010 : Germany beats Australia 4-0
DURBAN, Jun. 13, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Germany defeated Australia by a big score of 4-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Germany dominated the first half thanks to goals from Podolski ('8) and Klose ('26). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Müller '68 and Cacau '70).
The result put the Germans top of Group D with 3 points. In their next game, Germany will meet third-placed Serbia at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on June 18, while Australia will face Ghana.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
- 17 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986, 2002) Third Place (1934, 1970, 2006) Fourth Place (1958)
Australia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1974)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Germany
4:0
Australia
4:0 (2:0)
- 13 June 2010
- 20:30
- Durban
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3 |
 Ghana | 3 |
 Serbia | 0 |
| Australia | 0 |
Matches
- Serbia 0-1 Ghana
- Germany 4-0 Australia
- Germany - Serbia 13:30
- Ghana - Australia 16:00
- Ghana - Germany 20:30
- Australia - Serbia 20:30
World Cup History
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