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Soccer-Germany take top spot in Group B with Thailand rout

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 15 (Reuters) - Lena Petermann scored two second half goals in three minutes as Germany wrapped up round-robin play at the Women's World Cup with 4-0 win over Thailand on Monday to claim top spot in Group B.

Norway (2-1-0) was also a winner in their final group contest easing past the Ivory Coast 3-1 to join Germany (2-1-0) at the top of table but the 2003 and 2007 champions take first thanks the better goal differential at plus-14 to the Norwegian's plus-six.

Thailand (1-0-2) finished third in Group B but could still advance to the knockout round depending on the results of remaining group stage matches.