Charlie Boy Misses The Boat!

Last updated : 16 October 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

France fell victim to a last-minute strike in their playoff showdown with Germany.

With the game delicately poised following a first-leg 1-1 draw in Magdeburg, the French were heading through on the away goals with just seconds left on the clock.

However, German defender Benedikt Höwedes popped up in the 90th minute to fire home from close range to leave the hosts despondent.

French football seems in crisis, with the full national side five points off top two Serbia and Lithuania in their World Cup qualifying group.