Germany nipped Ghana 1-0 in their last World Cup Group D game, a result which sent both teams into the last 16.

Earlier, Jermain Defoe secured England's 1-0 win over Slovenia and their qualification for the second round from Group C, which was topped by the United States who advanced on Landon Donovan's stoppage-time winner against Slovenia.

Germany garnered six points to top the group and Ghana had four points and a better goal difference over Australia, who also collected four points after beating Serbia 2-1 the same day.

Germany's Arne Friedrich (R) and Sami Khedira (L) vie with Ghana's Asamoah Gyan during the 2010 World Cup Group D match in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 23, 2010. Germany won the match 1-0. Both Germany and Ghana are qualified for the round of 16.

Ghana attacked straight from the whistle and their second minute move ended with Andre Ayew firing wide.

Germany responded quickly as Cacau broke down the right, only to send his volley into Richard Kingson's arms.

The Black Stars nearly gifted the Germans an early lead when defender Johathan Mensah tried to sweep a German cross out of the area and instead he turned it goalwards. Kingston was quick enough to palm out the ball.

Ghana had a superb chance in the 25th minute when Ayew broke through two German defenders to face keeper Manuel Neuer, who bravely collected the ball at Ayew's feet.

The three-time champions reacted with Mesut Oezil's one-on-one meeting with Kingson, who blocked the Werder Bremen forward's fierce shot.

【体坛英语资讯：Germany, Ghana join England, U.S. in last 16】相关文章：

★ 体坛英语资讯：Hamilton wants to win title on track, not on appeal

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Kidman denies pregnancy rumours

★ 体坛英语资讯：Chinese lead table tennis qualifiers for Beijing

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Lindsay Lohan glams up for once

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Kate Bosworth is the new face for Calvin Klein Jeans

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Hilton wants to name first child London

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Pitt and Jolie to feature on Aussie Post stamp

★ 体坛英语资讯：Beijing Olympic flame lit in ancient Olympia

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Colour, art prevail at Milan Fashion Week

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Parenthood ended Hudson and Robinsons marriage