Goalscorer committed tactical foul that was absolutely necessary, says Voeller

GERMAN coach Rudi Voeller praised goalscorer Michael Ballack for sacrificing himself with a booking in yesterday’s 1-0 semi-final victory over South Korea and said the team will try to win the World Cup for their suspended playmaker.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002 - 01:33

By Bill George, Seoul

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Courts World Cup Heathrow Place: Korea Person: Voeller Person: Rudi Voeller Person: Michael Ballack Person: Bill George Person: Guus Hiddink Event: World Cup Organisation: South Korea Organisation: Cameroon Organisation: Ireland

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