Group D of the

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began on 13 June and ended on 23 June 2010. The group consisted of

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and

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. Along with

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, it was considered to be a group of death.

Standings

*Germany advanced to play England (runners-up of

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) in the

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. *Ghana advanced to play United States (winners of

) in the

Matches

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Serbia vs Ghana

Germany vs Australia

Germany vs Serbia

Serbia went ahead in the 38th minute with a goal from winger Milan Jovanović. In the 59th minute, Serbia centre-back

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was booked for a handball in the penalty box, but the ensuing penalty kick from

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was saved by goalkeeper Vladimir Stojković. This was Germany first loss in the group stage of a world since

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in 1986

Ghana vs Australia

Ghana vs Germany

Australia vs Serbia

References

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Australia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Serbia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup