World champions Germany secured a first Confederations Cup title after victory against Copa America winners Chile in Sunday's final in St Petersburg.
Lars Stindl hit the first-half winner following a mistake by Marcelo Diaz. Chile utterly dominated the early exchanges, and could have been several goals ahead but for some wayward finishing, fine goalkeeping and last-ditch defending. But Germany are masters at punishing teams for such wastefulness and took the lead completely against the run of play after 20 minutes.
There is no doubt that many things did not quite work out today as Die Mannschaft might have envisioned before the game. With Chile creating several big chances, they were fortunate not concede. However, in this final they once more proved very clinical in front of goal, a quality that might have been expected from their more experienced opponents.
Their success in Russia has been achieved without a number of players who helped beat Argentina in Rio three years ago to be crowned world champions.
The Germans just won the European Under-21 Championship in Poland on Friday, Germany's fans can celebrate another impressive tournament victory 12 months before they launch the defence of their world title.
There is no better time to be a German footballer and supporter. . People talk about the depth of the French National team but people should be wary of the Germans who seem to be awash with talents and they some how know how to win matches
Budweiser Man of the Match was Marc-Andre Ter Stegen who once again excelled with a display of sharp reflexes and secure handling. Germany have found a worthy rival to Manuel Neuer.
The Goden ball that is received for the best player of the tournament went to PSG Julian Draxler
The Golden boot Award for the Highest goal scorer went to Timo Werner
The safest hands or best Goalkeeper of the tournament went to Chile's Claudio Bravo
This is how they lined up for the final match
Once again congratulations to to Germany and they seem ready to defend their world cup they won in Brazil 3 years ago
