Breslau Eleven
The Breslau Eleven (German: Breslau-Elf) was the name given to the Germany national football team who defeated Denmark 8–0 at Hermann-Göring-Sportfeld in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland) on 16 May 1937. Coached by Sepp Herberger, the German side is generally regarded as one of the most famous teams in German football history. Likewise, the defeat has been characterized as the lowest point for Danish football. In Denmark, the game became known for posterity as the Battle of Breslau (Danish: Slaget i Breslau).
| Battle of Breslau | |||||||
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| Exhibition game | |||||||
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| Date | 16 May 1937 | ||||||
| Venue | Hermann Göring Stadion, Breslau | ||||||
| Referee | Augustin Krist (Czechoslovakia) | ||||||
| Attendance | 40,000 | ||||||
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