Thursday, June 12, 2008

Group B: Day 2 Results

Croatia's Slaven Bilic goes nuts as his side stuns Germany.

Croatia 2-1 Germany
links to goals:
Darijo Srna (24)
Ivica Olic (62)

In arguably the first real upset of the tournament, oddsmaker's favorites Germany lost 2-1 to a an energized Croatian side. Coach Slaven Bilic was thrilled with his player's performance as Croatia takes command of Group B with two wins. Meanwhile Germany can advance with a win over Austria on Monday.

Austria 1-1 Poland

links to goals:
Guerreiro Roger (30)



Lowly hosts Austria's dim hope of surviving the Group stage was given a controversial life-line with a penalty shot in the 3rd minute of stoppage time. Poland looked to have won the match, but English referee Howard Webb awarded a penalty when Mariusz Lewandowski pulled Prodl's jersey as Poland defended a free-kick. The Polish outrage over the call was so acute that the Prime Minister was quoted as saying he wanted 'to kill' Webb.

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