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A Miroslav Klose double gave Germany a big push towards Euro 2012 qualification, as they trounced minnows Kazahkstan 4-0 at home on Saturday to keep their unbeaten record in Group A.
The win sent Joachim Löw's side eight points clear of the chasing pack in Group A, with Belgium, Austria and Turkey all seeking to close the gap on Tuesday. Kazahkstan remain point-less and goal-less at the bottom of the group.
"We know they weren't a great side although"
"We know they weren't a great side although they were compact and defended pretty well but I'm pleased with my goals at the beginning and the end of the game," said Klose after the game.
Löw had called on his men to entertain against their lowly opponents, ranked 132 in the world, and his players did not take long to warm the crowd up, taking the lead within three minutes. Dreadful Kazakhstan defending allowed Bayern Munich striker Klose to sneak in completely unmarked at the back post from a free-kick on the left and slot the ball home from less than a yard out.
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Müller hit twice before the break
In the first half, the visitors' goal was under constant siege and Germany missed a couple of gilt-edged chances before finally doubling their advantage in the 25th minute. Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil whipped in another set-piece, from the right this time, into a crowded penalty box and Thomas Mueller beat his marker to the header, nodding it smartly into the corner.
And the 22-year-old made it three just before the break, chesting down another cross from Ozil, finding himself totally unmarked in front of goal and firing it past the hapless David Loria between the Kazahkstan posts.
The dependable Klose gave the fans something to cheer about on their way home, tapping home a fourth for his 61st international goal, bringing him within seven of Gerd Mueller's all-time German record. Captain Philipp Lahm said: "We did well in the first half, but we were not so good in the second, that was clear."
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A Miroslav Klose double gave Germany a big push towards Euro 2012 qualification, as they trounced minnows Kazahkstan 4-0 at home on Saturday to keep their unbeaten record in Group A.
The win sent Joachim Löw's side eight points clear of the chasing pack in Group A, with Belgium, Austria and Turkey all seeking to close the gap on Tuesday. Kazahkstan remain point-less and goal-less at the bottom of the group.
"We know they weren't a great side although"
"We know they weren't a great side although they were compact and defended pretty well but I'm pleased with my goals at the beginning and the end of the game," said Klose after the game.
Löw had called on his men to entertain against their lowly opponents, ranked 132 in the world, and his players did not take long to warm the crowd up, taking the lead within three minutes. Dreadful Kazakhstan defending allowed Bayern Munich striker Klose to sneak in completely unmarked at the back post from a free-kick on the left and slot the ball home from less than a yard out.
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Müller hit twice before the break
In the first half, the visitors' goal was under constant siege and Germany missed a couple of gilt-edged chances before finally doubling their advantage in the 25th minute. Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil whipped in another set-piece, from the right this time, into a crowded penalty box and Thomas Mueller beat his marker to the header, nodding it smartly into the corner.
And the 22-year-old made it three just before the break, chesting down another cross from Ozil, finding himself totally unmarked in front of goal and firing it past the hapless David Loria between the Kazahkstan posts.
The dependable Klose gave the fans something to cheer about on their way home, tapping home a fourth for his 61st international goal, bringing him within seven of Gerd Mueller's all-time German record. Captain Philipp Lahm said: "We did well in the first half, but we were not so good in the second, that was clear."
