Euro 2012: Germany beat Greece 4-2, reach semis

Germany were clinical and lethal as they dismantled Greece in the second of the quarter finals at the Euro 2012. Philipp Lahm, Sami Khedira, Miroslav Klose and Marco Reus scored for the Germans while Georgios Samaras and Dimitris Salpingidis scored for Greece.

Jun 23, 2012 01:13 am IST
- Published On Jun 23, 2012 01:13 am IST
- Last Updated On May 16, 2014 13:42 pm IST

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Germany were clinical and lethal as they dismantled Greece in the second of the quarter finals at the Euro 2012. Philipp Lahm, Sami Khedira, Miroslav Klose and Marco Reus scored for the Germans while Georgios Samaras and Dimitris Salpingidis scored for Greece. (AFP Photo)
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Germany were geared up to take on the Greeks to seal a semi final birth for themselves in this edition of Euro. (AFP Photo)
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Greece applied the pressure early forcing Germany to make crucial saves. (AFP Photo)
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Miroslav Kolse came close but could not put his team in front. (AFP Photo)
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In the end it was Philipp Lahm who delivered a scorcher in the latter stages of the first half to give the Germans the lead. This would set things up for the second half. (AFP Photo)
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Georgios Samaras levelled the scores early in the second half to prove that it would not be a one sided contest. (AFP Photo)
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But their joy would be short lived as Sami Khedira got on the score sheet and the Germans were once again dictating terms to the other side. (AFP Photo)
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Miroslav Klose piled on the misery for Greece to give Germany a two goal advantage and a sure chance at securing a position in the last four. (AFP Photo)
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Marco Reus put the final nail into the coffin of the Greeks as the Germans went up by 4 goals to 1 and the match was no more a contest. (AFP Photo)
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Dimitris Salpingidis was able to grab a consolation goal for the Greeks by converting a late penalty. But in the end Germany were simply the better team. (AFP Photo)
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For Germany it was a professional display by their players who played as a cohesive unit. Joachim Loew can be proud of his boys and now their focus will be on the next mission, to seal a place in the final of Euro 2012. (AFP Photo)