Germany shuts out Australia in World Cup play

Germany scored 2 goals in each half and Tim Cahill was sent off with a red card in a 4-0 win over Australia 4-0 Sunday in Group D of the World Cup in Durban, South Africa.

Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose scored in the first 30 minutes as Australia coach Pim Verbeek's defensive tactics backfired.

Thomas Mueller and Cacau also scored in the second half after Cahill was red-carded in the 56th minute for a late tackle on Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Slovenia 1, Algeria 0: Robert Koren scored a late goal to give Slovenia a 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria in Polokwane, South Africa, and first place in Group C ahead of the United States and England.

Ghana 1, Serbia 0: Asamoah Gyan scored on an 84th-minute penalty kick Sunday as Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in a Group D match at Pretoria, South Africa.