Germany upbeat after smooth start

Thibault F24 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:47:01 +0200

Determined to repeat their strong showing at the last World Cup, Germany got off to a flying start at EURO 2008. A 2-0 win over neighbouring Poland saw Joachim Loew’s men move into top spot in Group B, ahead of Croatia.

Two days into the competition, the German squad emerged as a serious contender for the trophy – on a par with Portugal, who Saturday eased past Turkey.

Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski scored both goals, while Germany’s traditionally solid defence held firm against a hearty Polish attack.

For the Poles, defeat was all the more painful in that it came at the hands of a Polish-born striker. Still, supporters may relish in the victory of another Pole over a German… at Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix.

German euphoria after Podolski's second goal

Posted on June 08 by curtisnewton