Piotr Trochowski found the back of the net in the 72nd minute as Germany defeated Wales 1-0 at Borussia Park stadium in Monchengladbach.  Germany sit on top of Group 4 with a four point lead over Russia.

Wales put in a solid defensive effort and appeared to be closing in on a well earned point.  In the first half the home side only mustered one shot on goal, a long range Michael Ballack effort.

The match opened up in the second half, and Trochowski finally broke through in the 72nd minute with a curling shot from just outside the area that Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey could do nothing to stop.

In Group 4’s other match, Russia defeated Finland 3-0.