SEOUL, June 25 (Xinhuanet) -- Rudi Voeller said after Germany's 1-0 semifinal win over South Korea that his side deserved to be in the final of the World Cup.

　　"We were very well organized. We deserve to be there," said theGerman coach, who remained on track to win the World Cup both as player and coach.

　　Voeller, who was a striker on the victorious 1990 German team, lauded matchwinner Michael Ballack for his courageous play.

　　"Michael was not fully fit, but he continued playing for the team," Voeller said. "It is very bitter for him to miss the final (for getting his second yellow card on Tuesday)."Enditem