Germany 1-0 Turkey.
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Germany 1-0 Turkey at the World Cup on 25 June 2002 at International Stadium, Yokohama (Semifinal). Ballack 75' (GER).
Match facts
| Date | 25 June 2002 |
| Venue | International Stadium, Yokohama |
| Round | Semifinal |
| Result | Germany 1-0 Turkey |
| Attendance | 63,000 |
| Scorers | Ballack 75' (GER) |
The story
A semifinal of strict football economy. Germany, written off entering the tournament, reached the final through Michael Ballack's late header — moments after Ballack picked up a yellow card that ruled him out of the final. Turkey, in their first World Cup knockout campaign since 1954, finished third with a 3-2 win over South Korea. Turkey's coach Şenol Güneş became a national hero.
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