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Goals

Michael Ballack (21)

Marek Heinz (30)

Milan Baros (77)

Substitutions

In: Podolski, Out: Frings (45)

In: Klose, Out: Hamann (79)

In: Jeremies, Out: Schweinsteiger (86)

In: Hubschman, Out: Galasek (45)

In: Baros, Out: Lokvenc (59)

In: Poborsky, Out: Plasil (70)

Cards

Jens Nowotny (38)

Roman Tyce (48)

Philip Lahm (75)

Christian Worns (83)

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Germany tumbled out of Euro 2004 in ignominious fashion as the Czech Republic reinforced their credentials as one of the tournament's potential champions with a 2-1 win.

The Czechs triumphed despite playing a second-string side and though the Germans may curse their luck, they paid the price for defensive weakness and failing to take their chances.

Liverpool's Milan Baros proved the eventual matchwinner, using his pace to devastating effect after coming off the bench and ensuring that the Czechs finished the group stage as the only side with a 100% record.

Germany, despite Michael Ballack opening the scoring with a sensational volley, were second best in the first half - Marek Heinz's equaliser pulling the Czechs level - and even when desperation sent them charging forward in the second half, they could not find the finish.

With top spot in Group D already secure, the Czechs' pragmatic head coach Karel Bruckner left most of his senior players on the bench, with only Tomas Galasek and Martin Jiranek present from the side which won so thrillingly against Holland.

The Germans had cause to be grateful but the incoming Czechs were clearly eager to impress and it was they who threatened first.

Vratislav Lokvenc nipped in to meet Heinz's free-kick and when the ball span up in the six-yard box Martin Jiranek forced a close-range save out of Oliver Kahn.

The direct running and close control of Monaco's Jaroslav Plasil and the quick feet and probing passes of Heinz, playing in the Rooney role just off the front man, kept Germany on the back-foot for the opening 20 minutes, but then Ballack's class came to the fore.

David Rozehnal deflected one goalbound effort from Ballack over the crossbar but that just delayed the opening goal.

Bastian Schweinsteiger, Germany's own teenage `wunderkind', provided an inviting lay-off and Ballack, from just inside the area, crashed a blistering shot into the top corner with the outside of his left-foot.

The goal looked to have given Germany momentum, as Bernd Schneider tried to build on the advantage and stung Jaromir Blazek's fingers with a low drive, but Rudi Voller's side then suffered a setback as Heinz struck a magnificent 20-yard free-kick, curling it with his left foot beyond the grasping reach of Kahn to equalise.

Heinz was the top scorer in the Czech league last season for Banik Ostrava, having had three frustrating seasons in Germany with Hamburg, but on this evidence it won't be long before another big team signs him.

Germany, with news of Holland's lead filtering through, tried to up the tempo and though the Czech defence looked vulnerable, the sides were still level at the break, with Kahn even having to make a smart save to deny Lokvenc just before the half-time whistle.

Tomas Hubschman replaced Galasek in central midfield for the second half and was immediately in the thick of the action, hitting a wonderful cross from the left and the lanky Lokvenc seemed destined to score - only for Kahn to make a superb block.

Germany's urgency increased and Schneider forced Blazek into a tip-over, then Ballack directed a free header from 15 yards straight into the goalkeeper's arms.

With a little over half-an-hour of the game to go, Baros came on for the injured Lokvenc - perhaps just what the Germans could have done without - but with Heinz and Plasil dropping out of the game the Liverpool striker struggled at first for service.

Meanwhile, Ballack drilled a shot a yard wide, then Kevin Kuranyi was inches away from making decisive contact with Schneider's cross.

Philipp Lahm's raids down the left had started to pay dividends and Germany so nearly cashed in when Ballack turned beautifully on the edge of the area and shot, only to see the ball cannon off the foot of the post.

Schneider should have scored with the follow-up but he lofted his effort, giving Blazek time to recover and stab it clear.

The pressure on the Czech goal intensified as Kuranyi was blocked, then Schneider headed over from 10 yards, followed by an amazing scramble when Hubschman headed off the line and Blazek kept out the point-blank range follow-up.

But with so much forward pressure, the gaps started appear at the back for Germany and Baros took full advantage in the 77th minute.

He went on a powerful run through the heart of the defence, holding off Christian Worns, and although Kahn saved his first shot the ball fell fortunately for the 22-year-old to roll it into an empty net and send Germany packing.

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what the hell... how much u win?! hahah sheesh... i have a feeling u bet $100... that like $4000 in winnings.... B)

new plans... 9ft.. :whistle

The world is such a wicked place,war btween the human race. People work to earn their bread,while across the sea they're counting dead

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haha maybe this was your max? actually on closer forensic observance on your winning ticket... seems like there is space for TWO digits before the ' , ' !!! :yeah:

The world is such a wicked place,war btween the human race. People work to earn their bread,while across the sea they're counting dead

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thanks jc...

i think they are now favourites to win the championship...full 9pts..but then again, when everyone thinks they will sail to the finals...who knows? they may get knocked out the next round....that's the wonder of football...

dunno what's gonna happen next...this euro is entertaining sia....

but seriously, the dutch deserves to go through more than the germans...

as for betting wise, i learnt not to bet too many games...just pick a few *weird* games....like portugal vs unfancied greeks in the opening game and yesterday's german who have to win vs the 2nd stringers czech....may lose of coz.....but if win, the odds are are good...

but i missed the sweden vs denmark bet....should have bet on draw since everyone talking about it....but i did not...a wasted chance..hehe....

never mind..dun be greedy....that's why tonight not betting most probably...wait for the next *weird* matchup... :P

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I think Roidan bro bet $500 manz. Assuming his winning is $2050.00 divide by the odds of 4.10, you will get $500 as the bet amount...

Guess correct got 10% share??? I out of job liao leh...kns :(

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good for u..

I took Holland a surely one.

Germany on their day can beat any team.

so safer, din bet.

Czech is the dark horse for this Euro.

They got a few decent players prying their trade in big clubs

in Europe.

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