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Holger Osieck Left Stunned As The Socceroos Triumph In Germany

Keesh Sundaresan, March 30 2011,
Australia's determination was showcased as they defeated Germany last night- something that left Osieck stunned.
Osieck was surprised with his side's victory against Germany last night
Osieck was surprised with his side's victory against Germany last night
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It was always going to be a revenge mission for the Australians after how Germany embarrassed them in last summer's World Cup. But Holger Osieck admitted that he never expected to see a win like this for his team.

"Even I had not expected it," he told reporters after the match.

"I have great respect for the German team; it was a big challenge for us. Our goal was to perform well and give a good account of ourselves.

"We had not thought of such a result. I must say for the sake of fairness, that in the first half we had some weak points. We improved considerably in the second half."

Germany were dominant in the first half which led to Mario Gomez's opening goal in the 26th minute. However, Australia came back strongly in the second half and put on a show of pure grit as they pegged back two goals in the 61st minute through David Carney and in the 64th minute when Luke Wilshere scored from the spot.

The victory would definitely serve as a morale-boosting one to the Socceroos who suffered a 4-0 demolition in the hands of the German side last summer.

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