Three-time world champions Germany had hoped for a rather different scenario ahead of their maiden appearance at Soccer City in Johannesburg. After beating Australia 4-0 but then losing 1-0 to Serbia in their Group D fixtures to date, however, Joachim Low's team are under severe pressure against the Black Stars, who beat the Serbs 1-0 and drew 1-1 with the Socceroos. The young German side enter the contest knowing they must win in order to be absolutely sure of a last-16 berth, whereas Ghana require only a draw to guarantee progress. In a section with everything still to play for, the parallel fixture pits Australia against Serbia.
With all four teams still able to clinch a place in the last 16, there will be plenty at stake when Australia and Serbia meet for the first time in a competitive encounter. The match could hardly have aroused more excitement Down Under, where a Serbian sports club in Sydney – the Bonnyrigg Sports Club, to be precise – will be showing the game live at 4am.
Head To Head:
Ghana v Germany: Ghana 0 wins, Draw 0, Germany 1 win
Australia v Serbia: No Previous Meetings
Last Meeting:
Ghana v Germany: 14/4/93 Germany 6 Ghana 1 (Bochum)
Australia v Serbia: No Previous Meeting
Best Odds:
Ghana v Germany: Ghana 15/2, Draw 15/4, Germany 1/2
Australia v Serbia: Australia 7/2, Draw 11/4, Serbia 10/11
Verdict:
Ghana v Germany: 1-2
Australia v Serbia: 0-1
Final Table:
Germany 6pts
Serbia 6pts
Ghana 4pts
Australia 1pt
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