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**Vargas_4** · 02-12-2007, 01:13 PM

German team manager Oliver Bierhoff has declared himself ‘happy’ with the draw for the Euro 2008 finals, which has seen Germany paired with Austria, Poland and Croatia.

Germany have been drawn in Group B and play their first game against neighbours Poland, who they also played in the Group stages of the last World Cup finals. They won that game 1-0 thanks to a late Oliver Neuville goal.

Croatia are the second opponents for Joachim Löw’s side. The two sides met in the quarter final of the 1998 World Cup, when the Croats eliminated Germany.

Hosts and outsiders Austria complete the group, and provide Germany’s final opponents in Group B. The Austrians were also outsiders in the 1978 World Cup, where they defeated Germany 3-2 to knock them out of the tournament.

“If you look at the other groups, I think we can be very happy” said Bierhoff.

“Playing the hosts is never easy, and we can’t underestimate Poland under any circumstances.

“On paper the Croats are the team that we have the most to fear from” he added.

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Vargas_4 #4 Phenomenon Favourite Team: Bayern München/Germany Vargas_4 is Offline Mood: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Managua Posts: 2,589 vCash: 385 Rep: Rep Points: 784 Country:	Bierhoff Satisfied With German Euro Draw German team manager Oliver Bierhoff has declared himself ‘happy’ with the draw for the Euro 2008 finals, which has seen Germany paired with Austria, Poland and Croatia. Germany have been drawn in Group B and play their first game against neighbours Poland, who they also played in the Group stages of the last World Cup finals. They won that game 1-0 thanks to a late Oliver Neuville goal. Croatia are the second opponents for Joachim Löw’s side. The two sides met in the quarter final of the 1998 World Cup, when the Croats eliminated Germany. Hosts and outsiders Austria complete the group, and provide Germany’s final opponents in Group B. The Austrians were also outsiders in the 1978 World Cup, where they defeated Germany 3-2 to knock them out of the tournament. “If you look at the other groups, I think we can be very happy” said Bierhoff. “Playing the hosts is never easy, and we can’t underestimate Poland under any circumstances. “On paper the Croats are the team that we have the most to fear from” he added. __________________ Thanks a lot Oliver_Kahn!