Germany and France secure qualifying wins

13 August 2009

Germany took a decisive step nearer the 2010 World Cup finals with a 2-0 win in Azerbaijan to open up a four-point gap at the top of European qualifying group four.
Germany celebrate Klose's goal in Baku which confirmed their victory.
Goals early in each half from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose sealed victory for Joachim Loew's side, who have played a game more than closest rivals Russia.
Germany's trip to face Russia in Moscow on October 10 is likely to decide who tops the group, but Wednesday's win gives the Germans breathing space as they retained their unbeaten record in qualifying.
Loew was able to call on the services of captain Michael Ballack, who had been an injury doubt, and his team took just 12 minutes to get on the scoresheet.
Bayern Munich star Schweinsteiger picked up the ball just outside the penalty area and blasted home a long-range shot.
Minnows Azerbaijan could create little threat and Germany doubled their lead when Bayern's new striker Mario Gomez saw his shot saved and teammate Klose headed home the rebound.
Meanwhile, France secured a much-needed three points in group seven with a scarcely convincing 1-0 win in the Faroe Islands.
Andre-Pierre Gignac scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute after an assist from Chelsea's Florent Malouda.source: cnn.com

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