The german national team won on Saturday an international friendly in Belfast against host Northern Ireland 4-1 (1-1). Michael Ballack struck twice to lead 10-man Germany to the win.
The 2006 World Cup hosts had defender Robert Huth sent off in
the 15th minute for handling a goalbound shot from winger Keith
Gillespie. Northern Ireland went ahead when David Healy scored the resulting penalty.
Gerald Asamoah equalised for Germany two minutes later and
Ballack struck with a header and a penalty in the second half to
settle the issue. Lukas Podolski, celebrating his 20th birthday, made it 4-1 with a left-foot shot nine minutes from time.
Germany have one more friendly against Russia on Wednesday
before the Confederations Cup, the only competitive action for
coach Juergen Klinsmann's side before the World Cup.
Germany dominated the second half and took the lead when
Ballack stole in at the near post to convert Sebastian Deisler's
free kick in the 62nd minute. Bastian Schweinsteiger won a controversial penalty four minutes later and Ballack stepped up to score his 24th international goal before Podolski pounced for the fourth.
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[bild1]The german national team won on Saturday an international friendly in Belfast against host Northern Ireland 4-1 (1-1). Michael Ballack struck twice to lead 10-man Germany to the win.
The 2006 World Cup hosts had defender Robert Huth sent off in
the 15th minute for handling a goalbound shot from winger Keith
Gillespie. Northern Ireland went ahead when David Healy scored the resulting penalty.
Gerald Asamoah equalised for Germany two minutes later and
Ballack struck with a header and a penalty in the second half to
settle the issue. Lukas Podolski, celebrating his 20th birthday, made it 4-1 with a left-foot shot nine minutes from time.
Germany have one more friendly against Russia on Wednesday
before the Confederations Cup, the only competitive action for
coach Juergen Klinsmann's side before the World Cup.
Germany dominated the second half and took the lead when
Ballack stole in at the near post to convert Sebastian Deisler's
free kick in the 62nd minute. Bastian Schweinsteiger won a controversial penalty four minutes later and Ballack stepped up to score his 24th international goal before Podolski pounced for the fourth.
