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UEFA Euro 2008 Group B

 

uefa euro 2008 logoGroup B games were played in Vienna and Klagenfurt and was made up of four neighbouring countries from central Europe. Croatia secured top position after two games, the remaining qualifying place being decided in the final round of matches. Austria wore red shirts and white shorts rather than their usual white/black, a strip almost identical to that of their co-hosts. The change had occurred some four years previously and was in fact a reversion to the original colours worn by the national side in the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Overview | Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Knock-Out Stage

 

Group B
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Croatia

austria

Austria

Croatia 1 Austria 0

Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna (51,428)
8 June 2008

An early penalty converted by Luka Modrić was all that separated the two teams. Austria threw everything they could at Croatia in the final quarter of the match but were unable to break through.

 

germany

Germany

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Poland

Germany 2 Poland 0

Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt (30,461)
8 June 2008

Two goals by the Polish born Lukas Podolski set Germany on their way. This was Poland's first appearance in the European Championship finals.

 

croatia euro 2008 change kit

Croatia

germany

Germany

Croatia 2 Germany 1

Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt (30,461)
12 June 2008

A famous victory for Croatia assured them of a place in the knock-out phase and established them as serious contenders for the title.

 

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Austria

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Poland

Austria 1 Poland 1

Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna (51,428)
12 June 2008

A penalty in the third minute of injury time salvaged a draw for the co-hosts. Both teams were left with a slim chance of going forward if they could win their final games.

 

croatia euro 2008 change kit

Croatia

poland  euro 2008 kit

Poland

Croatia 1 Poland 0

Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt (30,461)
16 June 2008

Even with several key players rested, Croatia were too strong for Poland and they finished with maximum points.

 

germany

Germany

austria  euro 2008 kit

Austria

Germany 1 Austria 0

Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna (51,428)
16 June 2008

Austria needed to win this match to progress but a thundering free-kick by the German captain, Michael Ballack ended their hopes.

 
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