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The puzzle pieces for the 2010 FIFA World Cup became a lot clearer on Saturday on the penultimate day of UEFA qualification. Longtime stalwarts Germany and Italy both punched their tickets, while Denmark and Serbia also booked passage to South Africa next June.
Germany was the first European country to qualify on Saturday, defeating Russia 1-0 in what was essentially a first-place Group 4 playoff game in Moscow. The Germans held on with 10-men after a first-half goal from Miroslav Klose. Meanwhile, Guus Hiddink’s Russia must now await its fate in the second-place playoffs. For the Germans, it’s the country’s 15th-straight World Cup finals berth and 17th overall placing it second to Brazil. (These streaks include time as West Germany.)
Italy, Denmark, Germany, Serbia Qualify For 2010 World Cup originally appeared on Soccer FanHouse on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:36:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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