World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Germany beats Czech republic 3-0
HAMBURG, Oct. 8, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Czech republic by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
Thomas Müller scored dual goals
Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Thomas Müller in the 13th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Kroos '49 and Müller '65).
The result put the Germans top of Group C with 6 points. Czech republic is fourth with one point. In their next game, Germany will meet third-placed Northern Ireland at the Volksparkstadion on October 11, while Czech republic will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
- 18 appearances (first in 1934)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986, 2002) Third Place (1934, 1970, 2006, 2010) Fourth Place (1958)
Czech republic at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2006)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- 8 October 2016
- 20:45
- Hamburg
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6 |
 Azerbaijan | 6 |
 Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Czech republic | 1 |
 Norway | 0 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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