Germany could have bounced back from their World Cup woes by beating eventual winners France but missed late chances in Munich
Thomas Muller and Toni Kroos rued a host of missed chances as Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by France in their Nations League opener.
The previous two World Cup winners largely underwhelmed in Munich but it was the hosts – aiming to bounce back from their Russia 2018 humiliation – who came on strong in the closing stages.
Germany found France debutant Alphonse Areola in inspired form between the posts, though, as Muller erred in key positions and Matthias Ginter was stunningly denied at close quarters.
"I would have liked to win because we had such good scoring chances," the Bayern Munich forward told ZDF.
Real Madrid's Kroos produced a typically assured display in central midfield, completing all of his passes in the first half.
"We controlled the game well, didn't allow any counter-attacks," he added.
"What was disappointing was that, after some great chances, we didn't score."
Joachim Low's side were knocked out in the group stages of the World Cup this summer after shocking defeats against Mexico and South Korea, four years on from lifting the famous trophy in Brazil.
The media backlash in the aftermath of the team's performance has been severe, but they did manage to restore some national pride tonight against the country that managed to win the competition back in July.
Germany are back in action on Sunday when they host Peru in a friendly at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Meanwhile, France will play the second game of their Nations League campaign on the same evening against the Netherlands.
Midckory
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it was a good game.. befire starting time i think France will win but Germany showed it really tough and tight and played really well..it was a briliant match to be watched..
because of J boateng france cannot score a goal
UzairQurashi
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without ozil they are nothing
no problem we improve our game like cricket but its a part of game just like we see south korea beat out germany from world cup lol
MAVERICK99
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Glad ozil wasn't there He would have been blamed
majestical
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Muller and Kroos must pave way for the incoming young players... What at all are they doing in the national team
Cjoannou
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Ozil = goals
heroz
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Just the best keeper in the world # NEUER
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Lowbdmu
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no ozil no win,just struggles
jemdopsuyz
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without ozil they are nothing
By the way, what is the current state of Pakistani football? Heard they lost against Bangladesh last night lol
cosablor
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it is all because of Ozil.haahaaha
Mombelmry
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no ozil no Germany
Wunaop
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France Was Just Lucky In The World Cup Because There Final Match Was Against Croatia.So I Was Sure That They Will Won The World cup.There Was No Competition In The Final.Germany Is A Quality Team And Beating Them Is Not Easy At all.France Was Thinking That They Can Beat Germany Easily Because They Have Won The World cup But Its Not True Germany Was Champions Of The World.One Bad Performance In A Competition Won't Make Them A Looser. That's What I Think.
if they not strong enough how could france can beat argentina, uruguay & belgium...the 3 teams france beat was much more stronger then south korea
Mikey89
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You will not score because of how you treated Ozil
Wunaop
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France Was Just Lucky In The World Cup Because There Final Match Was Against Croatia.So I Was Sure That They Will Won The World cup.There Was No Competition In The Final.Germany Is A Quality Team And Beating Them Is Not Easy At all.France Was Thinking That They Can Beat Germany Easily Because They Have Won The World cup But Its Not True Germany Was Champions Of The World.One Bad Performance In A Competition Won't Make Them A Looser. That's What I Think.
what u are telling is TRUE...Germany WAS world champion...but not now...if germany play well ofcourse there are in final but no...
xlr
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I thought Ozil was the reason for their inability to score
Wunaop
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France Was Just Lucky In The World Cup Because There Final Match Was Against Croatia.So I Was Sure That They Will Won The World cup.There Was No Competition In The Final.Germany Is A Quality Team And Beating Them Is Not Easy At all.France Was Thinking That They Can Beat Germany Easily Because They Have Won The World cup But Its Not True Germany Was Champions Of The World.One Bad Performance In A Competition Won't Make Them A Looser. That's What I Think.
for me france much better then germany....even germany cant beat south korea cant qualified for round 16..
Zee07
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France Was Just Lucky In The World Cup Because There Final Match Was Against Croatia.So I Was Sure That They Will Won The World cup.There Was No Competition In The Final.Germany Is A Quality Team And Beating Them Is Not Easy At all.France Was Thinking That They Can Beat Germany Easily Because They Have Won The World cup But Its Not True Germany Was Champions Of The World.One Bad Performance In A Competition Won't Make Them A Looser. That's What I Think.
Zinbikmy
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No Ozil no problem
Austin13
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Just the best keeper in the world # NEUER
Veeduu
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it was a good game.. befire starting time i think France will win but Germany showed it really tough and tight and played really well..it was a briliant match to be watched..
UzairQurashi
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without ozil they are nothing
stenco2017
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France too should have won the game because they too missed chances of scoring goals because neur protected that post very well.So the game was 50-50.
Sterzil
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they played a very good game tonight, Germany would have won the game in terms of passes chances they were dominant France were a very difficult team I expected more from them.... Rues Kroos and Muller played brilliantly well also they were able to distribute good ball even though we didn't win still Germany played a very good game... don't worry next time hopefully we are going to win good Luck 👊
ORUVAL2
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This team hasn't still come out completely from the world cup premature exit.. and Leroy Sane should be given enough time to showcase his talent too...
Judoprsuz
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dis germans no hw to talk chaaàaa