#Match Report: Germany Complete world cup Preparation with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia

Summary

World Cup holders Germany needed some bit of luck to overcome Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their last pre-world cup friendly on Sunday. This was their first win in 2018 though a lot shouldn’t be put on their form since coach Joachim Low has rotated his side very often.

Timo Werner had put the hosts ahead and an own goal from Omar Hawsawl seemed to put the game beyond reach for the Saudis but Taiseer Al-Jassam pulled one back and they should have been awarded a penalty in injury time when Mats Hummels pulled Mohammad Al-Sahlawi’s shirt six yards from goal.

Captain Mannuel Nuer continued with his recovery from injury and is expected to be fit enough to start the first game against Mexico on June 17.

Highlights

Moments

2′ Chance for Hummells to open the scoring but he fails to direct a Toni Kroos Corner in to the net despite being offside7’ Goal. Timo Werner opens the scoring with a first touch after a wonderful lay off by Reus.

10’ Chance for Draxler to double the scores but he hits the post. The goalkeeper couldn’t anything24’ Sami Khedira thought he had doubled the scores but his goal is ruled out for offside. A tight call from the referee.42’ Goal. Germany’s pressure pays off as they force an own goal from the Saudi’s Omar Hawsawi is the unlucky guy62’ An attack from Saudi Arabia but Ter stegen is equal to the task and deals with it.72’ The goalkeeper does some good work to punch Muller’s goal bound shot for a corner.83’ Goal it is 2-1!! Marc-Andre ter Stegen saves the penalty, but Taisir Al-Jassim gets onto the rebound, touches it past a defender and then fires past the Barcelona goalkeeper.