Germany coach Joachim Low has stressed that winning was all that mattered for the Nationalelf in Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.
The Euro 2012 semi-finalists recorded a comfortable 3-0 win courtesy of goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mario Gotze and Thomas Muller, yet failed to really impress in Astana as they struggled after the break.
"We were obligated to bag the full three points here. It was not easy to find some space, but the most important thing is that we won," Low said at a press conference.
"The match was pretty much decided at half-time. We then slowed down a bit in the second half. That's why we didn't really get into our rhythm after the break."
The Germany coach then went on to explain his decision to drop Lukas Podolski in favour of Julian Draxler.
"Lukas hadn't played for a few weeks and Draxler impressed on the training pitch after some fine performances for Schalke," he continued.
"I wanted to see how Julian would do from the beginning. No player is guaranteed a starting berth and the players should feel the pressure."
Podolski eventually came off the bench after just 19 minutes to replace the injured Draxler.
Germany host Kazakhstan on Tuesday and sit five points clear at the top of Group C ahead of second-placed Sweden. Miroslav Beranek's men remain winless after five games.
Mesut Özil Amazing Pass to Schweinsteiger
Germany coach Joachim Low has stressed that winning was all that mattered for the Nationalelf in Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.
The Euro 2012 semi-finalists recorded a comfortable 3-0 win courtesy of goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mario Gotze and Thomas Muller, yet failed to really impress in Astana as they struggled after the break.
"We were obligated to bag the full three points here. It was not easy to find some space, but the most important thing is that we won," Low said at a press conference.
"The match was pretty much decided at half-time. We then slowed down a bit in the second half. That's why we didn't really get into our rhythm after the break."
The Germany coach then went on to explain his decision to drop Lukas Podolski in favour of Julian Draxler.
"Lukas hadn't played for a few weeks and Draxler impressed on the training pitch after some fine performances for Schalke," he continued.
"I wanted to see how Julian would do from the beginning. No player is guaranteed a starting berth and the players should feel the pressure."
Podolski eventually came off the bench after just 19 minutes to replace the injured Draxler.
Germany host Kazakhstan on Tuesday and sit five points clear at the top of Group C ahead of second-placed Sweden. Miroslav Beranek's men remain winless after five games.
Video singing Croatian fans
Balkan big derby taking place in these moments between Croatia and Serbia has filed euphoria Croatian fans in Zagreb, where it is developing the meeting.
Before the match, Croatian fans in large numbers were seen Zagreb streets chanting anti-Serb great crust, among which was the "murder, murder Serb".
These calls ultranationalist Croatian fans were continued during the meeting. Throughout the first half of the entire stadium "Maksimir" in Zagreb, where are collected over 50,000 fervent fans, choirs singing anti-Serb.
Lorik Cana with friends at home
Last minutes were dramatic challenge. Albania was twice near the goal, but the Albanian striker proved incorrect.
Also, at the end of our defense showed stoic, blocking locals from equalizing goal. As a result at the last minute was excluded from the game Andi Lila.
The result of the match at the end did not change and after this victory Albania has nine points in second place in the table in Group E, one point less than Switzerland in the first place and level on points with Iceland.
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Hamdi Salihi Super Goal Albania vs Norway
Our national representative managed to achieve significant victory with the score of 1-0 in Oslo against Norway, for continuing to keep alive the dream of Albanians to participate in the World Cup, Brazil 2014.
Croatia vs Serbia atmosphere...
From yesterday (Thursday) Zagreb streets are blocked. Serbian expedition arrival in Zagreb to play year meeting with Croatia has made the Croatian capital overflows police, due to the high voltage match today, Croatia and Serbia. The meeting will start at 18:00 and played in stadium 'Maksimir' Zagreb. This match, because of the past of the two countries, has to draw the attention of the entire Balkans, and Kosovo. Kosovan fans are anxiously awaiting this meeting, and their bias already known. Croatia is their ally, and this proved the last European Championship Croatian fans, flags and scarves bearing the inscription Kosovo. Even a picture of Croatian fans, posed with the ball "Accept Kosovo in UEFA" (Accept Kosovo UEFA), had made great fuss in the media world.
Mario Balotelli Amazing Goal Brazil 2-2 Italy
Italy and Brazil played out an absorbing 2-2 draw in Switzerland on Thursday evening that warrants comparison with some of the most memorable clashes between these two great footballing nations.
Despite having the better of a thrilling first half, the Azzurri went in two goals down at the break, after being rocked by wonderfully taken goals from Fred and Oscar. However, Cesare Prandelli's men came storming back in the second half and after Daniele De Rossi had halved Brazil's advantage with a clever flick, Mario Balotelli earned Italy a thoroughly merited share of the spoils with a sublime curler.
Here's how it was manipulated lot of Champions
A former Turkish referee doubts that the lot of the quarterfinal match of the Champions League is rigged.
Ahmet Cakar appeared on Turkish television stating how UEFA has manipulated lots of jumping in Switzerland.
According Cakar, UEFA has accomplished this through the ball with vibrations. Also former referee has shown a curiosity that supports the fact of it.
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