HANNOVER, Germany -- Germany maintained the pressure on the Czech Republic in the race for top spot in Group D with a comfortable 4-0 win against Cyprus in Hannover. Lukas Podolski celebrates his goal as Germany cruised to a 4-0 victory over Cyprus. Both sides have already qualified for EURO 2008 but Germany showed no sign of letting up as Bayern Munich pair Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski struck either side of half-time to build on Clemens Fritz's second-minute opener. Thomas Hitzlsperger added the fourth in the 82nd minute as Germany claimed their eighth win in the group to move level with the Czech Republic on 26 points.
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Germany beat Cyprus 4-0 in Hannover as they keep pressure on the Czechs
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Lukas Podolski scores and produces a superb performance for the Germans
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The Czech Republic remain top of the group after defeating Slovakia 3-1
@placeholder were quick out of the blocks and celebrated their first goal after less than 120 seconds.