It looks all over for Germany as Serbia gets a free kick with less than a minute of extra time left.
90' +1
A great win for Serbia! They turned it all around after their disappointing opener against Ghana and revived their campagin with this splendid victory. The Germans will blame Klose for his early red card and Podolski for his numerous misses including one from the penalty spot.
89'
The Serbians stand their ground and will have to hold on for just a few more minutes now.
84'
Podolski with another effort wide of the goal! The Köln striker is very unlucky this afternoon and his teammates shake their head after another miss.
83'
It could well prove to be an exciting final ten minutes of the game as Germany goes all out on attack,
82'
Foul by Serbia
Corner kick for Germany
81'
Foul by Germany
Foul by Germany
Shot over the goal by Serbia
80'
Germany struggle converting their dominance in chances and will have to improve their play in front of goal if they want to get something out of this match.
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79'
D. Lazović enters the game and replaces M. Jovanović.
Foul by Germany
78'
Corner kick for Germany
77'
M. Gómez enters the game and replaces H. Badstuber.
Loew gambles by bringing targetman Gomez for left back Badstuber.
76'
Foul by Germany
75'
R. Petrović enters the game and replaces Z. Kuzmanović.
74'
Great header by Zigic! He's found again by Krasic but the towering hitman's header is just off target and scrapes the crossbar.
73'
B. Schweinsteiger gets yellow.
The Germans knock on the door but the Serbians are determined to keep them out as they keep on defending fiercely.
71'
Foul by Germany
70'
G. Kačar enters the game and replaces M. Ninković.
M. Marin enters the game and replaces T. Müller.
Cacau enters the game and replaces M. Özil.
Loew reacts by sending on two offensive players: Werder Bremen winger Marin and Stuttgart striker Cacau.
69'
Shot over the goal by Germany
67'
Jovanovic hits the post after a beautiful solo from Krasic who finds Jovanovic in the box who's unlucky to hit the upright!
65'
The Serbians will have been boosted by Stojkovic' excellent save on Podolski's penalty kick.
64'
Germany have a miserable afternoon so far. Everything seems to go wrong for Loew's side.
61'
Corner kick for Germany
60'
N. Vidić gets yellow.
Penalty saved by V. Stojković!
Podolski misses from the spot as Stojkovic choses the right corner!
59'
A missile from Podolski only just passes the wrong side of the post for Germany...
58'
Foul by Serbia
57'
N. Subotić gets yellow.
Podolski comes very close to equalising for Germany as his shot goes just wide of the goal!
55'
Foul by Germany
54'
Schweinsteiger gives it a go with a smart shot from just outside the box which troubles Stojkovic who has to give away a rebound which is cleared by his defence.
52'
Manchester United defensive ace Nemanja Vidic leads his defence a a true general. He will have to stay focused for the full 90 minutes as the Germans will do what they can to crack Serbia's defence.
49'
Müller with another cross that's off target. The Bayern starlet has failed to deliver so far and will have to improve his play to avoid a substitution.
48'
Foul by Serbia
47'
Podolski shows the German spirit for the second half with a blistering shot from a tough angle.
46'
The second half is under way 0 - 1
Offside for Germany
45' +2
Halftime score: 0 - 1
45' +1
Corner kick for Germany
Shot against the crossbar by Germany
The Serbians will be happy they have reached half-time with the advantage of a man more on the field and the lead on the scoreboard. Germany will have to target Serbia's full backs who both have been booked by Undiano who grabbed the lime light in the first half.
45'
A brilliant match so far for Serbia who proved that they have really recovered from the deception against Ghana. The White Eagles are in the driving seat in this game with the personal majority and the lead just before half time.
43'
A real leading role for the Spanish offical in the first half with six yellow cards and one red card already.
42'
Corner kick for Germany
41'
Offside for Serbia
38'
M. Jovanović has scored a goal for Serbia! Assist by N. Žigić.
A great goal by Serbia! Krasic' beautiful cross from the flank sets up Zigic in the box whose header reaches Jovanovic who has no trouble converting it from close range: 0-1.
37'
Red card for Klose! What a deception for the Bayern striker who gets his second yellow card for a foul on Stankovic at the midfield.
36'
M. Klose gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
34'
Serbia prove to be a tougher opponent for Germany than Australia. The Germans were two up against the Aussies by this point but Serbia's organised defence keeps it 0-0.
Foul by Serbia
32'
P. Lahm gets yellow.
31'
Serbia camp at their own half as they lurk for a counter attack with their lethal forwards Krasic and Jovanovic.
30'
Offside for Germany
29'
Germany's midfield with Schweinsteiger at the helm takes control of the match as they try to set up a decisive attack.
26'
Both sides are characterized by their tigh organization. The attackers of both teams will have to keep their patience as they search for a gap in the wall.
25'
Foul by Germany
23'
Header over the goal by Serbia
22'
S. Khedira gets yellow.
Corner kick for Serbia
21'
Both Serbia full backs will have to watch their moves as the've both collected a yellow card with 70 minutes of the match left.
19'
A. Kolarov gets yellow.
18'
B. Ivanović gets yellow.
Ivanovic shows Serbia's tough side by knocking down Podolski. An easy decision for referee Undiano.
17'
Offside for Germany
Foul by Germany
16'
Serbia look to hurt their opponents through the flanks where the promising winger Krasic causes a lot of problems for Badstuber.
14'
Foul by Germany
12'
M. Klose gets yellow.
11'
Shot over the goal by Serbia
Ninkovic gives it a try from 20 yards out. His volley is brave but that's about it...
8'
Foul by Germany
7'
Shot wide of goal by Germany
Great effort by Podolski! Almost the first goal as the Köln striker volleys it from just outside the box. His shot whistles just wide of the post.
5'
Bastian Schweinsteiger has adapted a leading role at the midfield due to the absence of the injured Michael Ballack. "Basti Fantasti" has established himself as a real leader at his club Bayern München this season and has really improved under the reigns of new coach Louis van Gaal. Schweinsteiger is Joachim Loew's new Chef Mittelfeld at Die Mannschaft.
3'
Shot over the goal by Germany
And there's the first chance for Germany. Khedira with a drive from a tough angle which flies into the stands.
2'
Shot wide of goal by Serbia
First shot of the match by Kuzmanovic: no worries for Neuer, who can relax as he sees how the ball goes fairly wide.
1'
The match is under way 0 - 0
Good day to all and welcome to live coverage of Day 8 of the 2010 World Cup. We're at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth today for the Group D match between Germany and Serbia. The match will be led by the Spanish referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco. He will have to be at his guard today as it could well become a physical match with Serbia who will fight to keep their World Cup campaign alive knowing that they have lost their first match against Ghana. Germany will hope to continue their superb form of the first match against Australia (4-0 win) in which they impressed the world.
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