13 October,2016 08:21 AM IST | | AFP
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says a rampant Germany are almost impossible to stop after the world champions' dominant 2-0 win in a World Cup qualifier
Michael O'Neill
Hanover: Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says a rampant Germany are almost impossible to stop after the world champions' dominant 2-0 win in a World Cup qualifier. The Germans made it three wins from three qualifiers with first-half goals by Julian Draxler and Sami Khedira on Tuesday.
"We came here with a plan to try and nullify a fantastic team with fantastic players, which is only good if you can keep them to zero," said O'Neill. "We conceded the first goal, it was a great finish from Draxler, but it was disappointing to lose the second goal from a corner.
Germany's Julian Draxler (centre) celebrates a goal with his teammates during the World Cup qualifier against Ireland on Tuesday. Germany won 2-0. Pic/AFP
"We looked like we could get a goal when we countered in the first-half and we showed a good spirit to keep them to two goals. But I'm not sure there is a system, which can contain Germany at this moment in time."
