Euro 2012 Qualifying Group A : Der Panzer Immovable

The position of Germany at the top of Group A qualification ensured unwavering. Moreover, after the Der Panzer beat Azerbaijan 3-1 at the Stadium Tofiq Behramov Adina Respublika, on Wednesday (08/06/2011) early morning hrs.

Goal celebration Mezut Ozil and Mario Gomez / Photo: Reuters

Earlier, Germany's lead Group A with 18 points, far left Belgium in second place with 11 points. An additional three points from Azerbaijan would further strengthen headquarters akuad position made ​​by Joachim Low, who failed seven games unbeaten throughout qualifying.

Mesut Ozil opened the German advantage in 30 minutes. Intermittent 11 minutes later, Mario Gomez doubled to 2-0. Real Madrid midfielder nicks and Bayern Munich striker was brought down to drink, and even undo changes until well into the final minute of the fight.

Not unexpectedly, Azerbaijan tries to catch up. Recorded in minute 89, narrowing the gap to the host 2-1 through goals created by Russian-born striker, Murad Huseynov.

Der Panzer squad failed to loosen the attack until well into injury time. Proven in the 90th minute +2', young striker Andre Schurrle complete victory for the visitors, 3-1.

Practical, Germany unshakable at the top of Group A with 21 points achievement. One ticket to the finals in Poland, Ukraine, in 2012, certainly in the clutch. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan increasingly slumped in the order of 5 because only collecting three points from six matches.