Marco Terrazzino strikes twice

The German Under19 team started successfully into their European Championship qualification campaign. In Hesperange, the German youngsters defeated Luxembourg by 3-0. Shortly before the break, Terrazzino opened the scoring and gave his team a lead he doubled in the 49th minute. Nine minutes from time, the Hoffenheim striker was substituted after a performance pleasing Under19 manager Heiko Herrlich: "I was glad to see us take the lead before the break. In the second half, we killed the game off."

On Friday, the Under19s of the German FA (DFB) take on Moldova before facing Turkey for the toughest test in Luxembourg City three days later.

The first two teams of the group and the two third placed sides with the best record against the group's two top team qualify for the finals which take place in France in July 2010.