German efficiency at its finest

Germany could not have hoped for a better start as they put away their first two chances of the game, and reported Arsenal target Goretzka was the man behind both goals.

Mexico had enjoyed a promising spell of possession before the World Champions darted up the other end, Henrichs crossing a low ball from the right for Goretzka to sweep the ball into the bottom corner from 20 yards out.

Mexico keeper Ochoa could have done better to deny the Schalke midfielder, who once again snuck behind the defence two minutes later to finish easily past the powerless keeper.

After getting off to a flying start, Germany looked unstoppable, but they got too comfortable too early, which allowed Mexico to claim control of the ball for the rest of the first half.

The CONCACAF Cup holders could have cut back at least one goal but for Ter Stegen's interventions, as Mexico pushed their way forward in search of a goal to halve the deficit.

The Barca keeper denied efforts from Giovani Dos Santos and an Herrera free-kick, while Chicharito inexplicably skied his effort when the ball had fallen kindly in front of goal for the former Manchester United striker.

Germany came out a better side in the second period, and Low's team capitalised on their superiority by putting the game out of reach for Mexico.

A sumptuous collective move was finished off into an empty net by Werner, after Draxler threaded a perfect ball through for Hector, and the left-back provided the assist for the Leipzig centre-forward.

Germany looked certain to make it to the final, but this did not deter the efforts of the daring Mexicans. Ter Stegen was forced into action a number of times before Jimenez's fierce header bounced off the crossbar to further his team's frustration.

As the match neared its closing stages, Fabian finally put an end to Mexico's failings in front of goal as he slammed the ball into the top corner from 35 yards. The goal brought madness to the final minutes of the match, with Mexico piling bodies forward to attempt a miracle.

Only a few moments later, however, Younes was at the other end, unmarked, to roll the ball past Ochoa and seal the German victory.

A clinical win from Germany who recorded fewer shots on goal than their opponents. Mexico put on a brave front but were too erratic in the final third.