UEFA Euro 2008 | Day 2

Euro 2008 | Matchday 2: Germany vs Poland Highlights

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source Eurosport

Germany have won their first Euro 2008 Group B match against Poland. Lukas Podolski scored twice to help his team to a 2-0 victory.

Miroslav Klose found his Bayern Munich teammate Podolski in the penalty area after 20 minutes and the latter only needed to put the ball into the empty net as Boruc had already been played out.

Poland gained some strength in the second half but never managed to put one past Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.

The match was decided in the 72nd minute when bad defense first gave Klose the opportunity to shoot, after which Podolski scored from the rebound.

Thanks to these two goals, Podolski moves into first place in the top scorers classification. source: www.soccerway.com

Euro 2008 | Matchday 2: Austria vs Croatia Highlights

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Croatia have won their first match at Euro 2008 against tournament co-hosts Austria, thanks to an penalty kick. Referee Pieter Vink awarded the penalty after just three minutes as Aufhauser fouled Olic, and Modric made no mistakes from eleven meters.

Croatia initially pushed to score another goal but left more and more of the initiative to Austria.

In the second half, Austria were arguably even the better side and began creating real chances, but Croatia goalkeeper Pletikosa made sure to defend the slender lead.

Although Austria probably deserved an equaliser, Croatia got away with the three points and begin their Euro campaign in a positive manner. source www.soccerway.com