Germany vs Australia : Germany Leads early in the match

Germany vs Australia Live Updates: In the Eight minute Germany player PODOLSKI opens the scoring and leads with 1-0. World Number six Germany playing against Australia in the Group Stage in the FIFA World Cup 2010.

1-0 Terrific Goal it is too. Against the run of play but the Germans have suddenly come alive. Ozil slips Muller through as the Australians appeal for offside. Muller cuts it all the way back to Podolski who is advancing from outside the area to smash the ball at goal. Schwarzer got a hand to it put he absolutely powered it home. Great start to the game. Germany looks like continuing winning streak in the match.

The teams are out and the anthems are being sung. The stadium seems fairly full and the atmosphere is good. Let's hope it's an entertaining spectacle.

No real surprises in the German lineup, with Sami Khedira filling the void of Ballack. It will be interesting to see what Mesut Ozil does for the three-time champions given his reputation as one of Europe's brightest young players.

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