Germany through | Croatia win yet again !

When Germany is in trouble it has always been Oliver Kahn who has been supporting them now there is no Oliver but there is yet another Captain who has been supporting them its Micheal Ballack. The German captain yesterday made it clear that the once favorites of the tournament still remain in contention for wining the cup.

Their big-time player came through against Austria, scoring on a thunderous second-half free kick Monday for a 1-0 win and a place in the quarterfinals of the European Championship.



Needing victory to edge its rival for a place in the next round, Austria created several chances in front of a sold-out crowd of 51,428 at Ernst Happel Stadium, but—as in its 1-0 loss to Croatia and 1-1 draw with Poland—could not convert them.

The lack of a world-class player to finish off moves was the main reason a spirited and energetic team failed to make it to the next round.

Croats on fire!

A Medical miracle has just happened as Klasnic became the first kidney transplant recipient to play at the European Championship on Monday. The 28-year-old striker connected in the 53rd minute when he swept in a left-footed shot from a cross by stand-in captain Danijel Pranjic.



“I’m proud to be a part of this team. “I hope my coach will think of me when we play the quarterfinals.”

Croatia won all three group games for the first time in three tournament appearances. Poland’s tournament ended with two losses and a draw.