Germany 1-0 Poland

Germany supporters arrive in Dortmund knowing a win will put their side on the verge of qualification for the next round

Poland's fans face a tense night, a defeat against their big rivals will make their chances of progressing very slim indeed

Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger tries to fashion an early chance for Germany as the match begins at a frantic pace

Captain Michael Ballack returns to the starting line-up and makes some useful runs that threaten Poland's defence

With 20 minutes gone Miroslav Klose wastes a great chance for the hosts, heading just wide with only Artur Boruc to beat

Maciej Zurawski looks to impose himself on the game as Poland attempt to break the deadlock

Germany finish the half the stronger with Lukas Podolski failing to take three good chances in the last 10 minutes

The second half gets under way at a similar pace with the impressive Ireneusz Jelen causing problems for the hosts

With goals eluding Germany, boss Jurgen Klinsmann boosts his attacking options by introducing winger David Odonkor

The Borussia Dortmund player makes an immediate impression with surging runs that change the dynamics of the game

Poland's challenge is all but ended 15 minutes from time when Radoslaw Sobolewski gets a red card after tangling with Klose

Germany are thwarted until injury time when Odonkor's cross is dramatically turned in by substitute Oliver Neuville

His team-mates are swift to join him in celebration as the goal seals the win that puts the hosts within reach of the last 16

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