Germany Seal World Cup Place

Miroslav Klose

Bayern Munich forward Miroslav Klose booked Germany their place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as his first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the 10-man Germans over Russia in Moscow.

Klose’s 34th-minute strike leaves Germany four points clear at the top of Group Four and means they can’t be caught by their main group rivals Russia regardless of either side’s remaining World Cup qualifier this Wednesday (Oct 14).

Russia play Azerbaijan in Baku while Germany host Finland in Hamburg in their last qualification game, but Guus Hiddink’s Russian side now face two-legged play-off matches if they are to reach South Africa.

Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler was easily the man of the match with at least four world-class saves. He now looks set to travel to Africa as the number one choice ahead of Hanover’s Robert Enke.

Posted on October 10, 2009 | Filed Under Football