The learning curve facing an inexperienced and experimental German side became clearer to coach Joachim Loew after they were given a fright by Australia at the Confederations Cup on Monday. It wasn't just goalkeeper Bernd Leno's two blunders but the way Germany eased off in the second half that bothered Loew. "We invested a lot in the first half and ran a lot," Germany defender Joshua Kimmich said. "So in the second half, Australia had a bit more possession but I didn't think they had a lot of opportunities and chances." It was extended further three minutes into the second half.

Source: India Today June 20, 2017 05:37 UTC