Germany narrowly beat Australia after a score chase

The reigning World Cup champions only managed a 3-2 win in their opening Group B match of the Confederations Cup.

Goals: Stindl 5', Draxler 45' penalty, Goretzka 48' - Rogic 41', Juric 58'

Germany had a strong start, but it was Australia who made the match unpredictable. After equalizing 1-1 in the 41st minute, the Asian champions continued to chase the "big guys" by reducing the score to 2-3 in the 58th minute. Thanks to their experience and superior class, Germany maintained a one-goal lead until the end of the match.

Germany (white shirt) got all three points after the opening match. Photo: Reuters

Compared to the chase that took place in the middle of the match, the opening period was when Germany showed their best strength. In the fifth minute, the reigning World Cup champions opened the scoring with a cross from Julian Brandt and a tap-in from Lars Stindl. If Sandro Wagner had not missed two consecutive chances, Germany could have gone 3-0 up.

Thanks to Germany's lax defense,Australia started to have more opportunities fromThe second half of the first half. After Trent Sainsbury issued a "warning" with a header that went wide, Tom Rogic volleyed home from 16 meters to equalize for the kangaroo team. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was at fault for Germany's first goal when he failed to push the ball away firmly.

As if their pride was touched, coach Joachim Low's team played more explosively. The results immediately came through Julian Draxler's accurate penalty kick and Goretzka's volley.

But Australia once again proved to be a team that was not easily overwhelmed. In the 58th minute, Tomi Juric scored a rebound to reduce the score to 2-3 after Leno failed to catch the ball in the penalty area.

Germany brought to the tournament a squad consisting of many young players, while big stars like Kroos, Ozil, Neuer, Hummels were all given a break at home.

Germany kept up the pressure in the final 30 minutes but failed to score any more goals. The most dangerous situation was Timo Werner's shot hitting the post.

After a narrow win in the opening match, Germany finished second in Group B with the same three points and a lower goal difference than Chile. In the next round, the two teams will meet directly to determine the leading position.

Meanwhile, Australia will likely pick up points from their remaining match against Cameroon.

According to VNE