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30 Jun 2006Klose closes the gap
Argentinian goalkeeper Leonardo Franco (L) fails to stop a shot by German forward Miroslav Klose (top-2nd R) as he ties the game during the quarter-final World Cup football match between Germany and Argentina at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, 30 June 2006. The match was tied 1-1 as play continues in extra time. AFP PHOTO / ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Striker Miroslav Klose heads an 80th minute goal to draw Germany level with Argentina, his fifth goal of the 2006 World Cup.
Klose to heaven
German forward Miroslav Klose (R) celebrates next to German forward Lukas Podolski after scoring the 1-1 at the Olympic stadium in Berlin 30 June 2006, during the Fifa World Cup quarter-final match Germany vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO / DDP / STF
Germany's Miroslav Klose is struck with emotion after his 80th minute equaliser against Argentina. Germany went on to win 4-2 on penalties.
Action man
Argentinian defender Gabriel Heinze (L) vies with German forward Lukas Podolski (R) during the quarter-final World Cup football match between Germany and Argentina at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, 30 June 2006. The match was scoreless as play continued in the first half. AFP PHOTO / OLIVER LANG
Argentine defender Gabriel Heinze playing his usual all-action game against Germany's Lukas Podolski. The teams are tied 0-0 at half-time.
Balancing act
Fussball, FIFA WM 2006, Training deutsche Fussball-Nationalmannschaft, Donnerstag (29.06.06), Amateurstadion Hertha BSC Berlin, Berlin: Michael Ballack. Am Freitag (30.06.06) trifft die Mannschaft Deutschlands im Viertelfinale der Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft auf die suedamerikanische Mannschaft aus Argentinien. Foto: Michael Urban/ddp
Germany skipper Michael Ballack strikes an interesting pose during training on Thursday.
Eye for goal
Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario(R)has his eye checked by a physioterapist after a training session at the Belkaw Arena, 29 June 2006, in Bergish Gladbach, Germany. Brazil faces France next July 1st disputing the 2006 World Cup in Germany. AFP PHOTO/ANTONIO SCORZA
Ronaldo having his eyes checked. The Brazilian will be looking to increase his 2006 tally of three goals against France Saturday.
Having a party of their own
Argentina supporters cheer as they wait for the start of the quarter-final World Cup football match between Germany and Argentina at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, 30 June 2006. The winner will meet either Brazil or France in the semifinal. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIA
Argentine fans were also enjoying the party at the Berlin Olympic stadium.
Zen Jens
German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann stretches during a training session 29 June 2006 in Berlinl. Gerrmany will play against Argentina 30 June 2006 in Berlin in a quarter final match of the World Cup. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MARCUS BRANDT
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehman stretching in training on Thursday.
Golden Oldie
German football legend Gerd Mueller stands behind the Golden Boot trophy for the 2006 FIFA World Cup 29 June 2006 in Berlin. Mueller, past winner of the Golden Boot Award in 1970, unveiled the official FIFA trophy for the 2006 FIFA Football World Cup's Top Scorer. AFP PHOTO DDP/JOHANNES EISELE
Legendary German striker Gerd Muller, winner of the golden boot in 1970 with 10 goals, poses with the 2006 award still awaiting its winner.