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Poland 2-0 Germany: Poland shock Germany with first win

Poland's players celebrate after scoring the 1-0 against Germany during the Euro 2016 Group D qualifying football match Poland vs Germany in Warsaw, Poland on October 11, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JANEK SKARZYNSKI

Poland struck twice on the break to stun wasteful World Cup winners Germany 2-0 on Saturday, earning their first ever victory over their illustrious neighbours and taking control of Euro 2016 qualifying’s Group D.

Arkadiusz Milik put them ahead with a well-timed header in the 51st minute and Sebastian Mila added another late in the game to hand the hosts a memorable victory against bitter rivals Germany after 18 previous failed attempts. The feat was even more impressive given Germany had not lost an away qualifier for either the World Cup or Euros since 1998.

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