Internet Desk: Tradition vs Transition was the tagline ahead of the all important final of FIFA Confederations Cup as Germany and Chile squared off to win the tournament that ushers the spirit of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. After 90 minutes of topsy turvy action, tradition prevails over transition as Germany lifts the Confederations Cup, thanks to the 20th minute tap in from Lars Stindl.
The game started with Chile playing some beautiful free flowing football, from which the world champions were caught off guard which led to several attempts on the German goal. However, Germany bounced back well from the early pressure as they took advantage from a defensive error from Marcelo Diaz, who failed to properly deal with a back pass, leading to Timo Werner snatching the ball away from him and passing it to Lars Stindl, who slotted into an empty net. End to end movements followed since then as both the teams created many opportunities, however the margin remained 1-0. The second half was marred with players loosing their cool as the referee needed to consult with the newly appointed video amalylist referee twice, which led to several bookings in the second half. Chile had a surge in the last 20 minutes or so, however the Germans held their nerves to secure the Confederations Cup title and giving their coach Joachim Low his 102nd international victory in 152 matches in his tenure.
Eyebrows were raised over the selection of an young inexperienced squad for the Confed cup, however Germany proved the eternal fact that they got what it takes to succeed in their genes, that is too grind out the all important victory by fighting till their last breath, and there isn’t any age limit to scrutinize them. With the world cup a year later, Germany are already the favourites to become the first team to simultaneously win the Confederations Cup and the World Cup, however it is too be seen that the four time world champions can actually succeed with their group of starlets and stars. The countdown begins. The answer awaits in Russia next year.