Euro 2008 Qualification: Germany vs. Wales

Thursday, November 22, 2007

November 21, 2007 20:00 (UTC+1)
	Germany	0–0	Wales	[Commerzbank Arena, Frankfurt am Main Attendance: 49,252 Referee: Pavel Cristian Balaj
	Hitzlsperger 46' Rolfes 46' Castro 55' Hilbert 55' Gomez 70' Neuville 70'		55' Earnshaw 55' Easter 83' Gabbidon 84' Collins 89' Hennessey 90' Edwards 90' Crofts

Wales held Germany to a goalless draw in their final match of UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying at the Commerzbank Arena, Frankfurt am Main.

Despite starting strongly, Wales had few chances on goal with Carl Fletcher sending a shot wide of the post. The best opportunities for Germany came when Tim Borowski's attempt hit the post after fourteen minutes and Mario Gomez's header went just wide. However Wales' defence held and the match remained goalless.

The result of this match had no effect on qualification, as the fates of both teams had been sealed beforehand. Germany had already secured qualification from Group D, while Wales could not qualify. Germany finish second in the group, behind the Czech Republic who claimed first place after a 2-0 victory in Cyprus. Wales finished fifth in the group, behind Slovakia and ahead of Cyprus.

Sources

"Germany 0-0 Wales" — BBC Sport, November 21, 2007
"Wales hold on to make their point" — UEFA, November 21, 2007

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