Germany clinched 3rd

3 - 1. It was somewhat an expected results for me, although i couldn't be bothered with this match actually. Didn't watch this match, so no commentary for this one.

Read more: July 8, the daily world cup wrap

Congrats to Germany for winning the 3rd place in the Fifa world cup 2006! Now lets recap on their world cup journey.





Group match:

Germany vs Coasta Rica
Win 4 - 2
One of the best opening games!

Germany vs Poland
Win 1 - 0
Germany won this late with substitute Neuville scoring in injury time to break Polish hearts.

Germany vs Ecuador
Win 3 - 0
Germany dominated.

Round of 16:

Germany vs Sweden
Win 2 - 0
Germany scored twice in the 1st 20 mins and Sweden played horribly.

Quarter-final:

Germany vs Argentina
Win 4 - 2 on penalty after drawing 1 - 1 after extra period.
A pretty good fight. Lehmann is the hero.

Semi-final:

Germany vs Italy
Lose 0 - 2
The sensational 2 mins of the Italians shattered all hopes for the germans.

3rd Placing:

Germany vs Portugal
Win 3 - 1 and clinched 3rd.

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