Mission accomplished for Germany

A first-half goal from striker Miroslav Klose was enough to give Germany an unassailable four-point lead at the top of Group Four. Even the second-half dismissal of Jerome Boateng did not hamper the guests.

"I'm happy about the game, we spent the whole whole week preparing well and the result is very pleasing, of course," said Loew.

"The team played with discipline and deserved to get the berth at the finals."