Germany Coach Joachim Low says his team were obliged to win their World Cup opener against Portugal.
A clinical performance by the beaten semi-finalists in the last two tournaments, as well as a red card to opposition defender Pepe, helped Low’s side to a thumping 4-0 victory.
"It was an excellent first match, we had no option but to win," commented Low following the rout.
Germany Coach Joachim Low says his team were obliged to win their World Cup opener against Portugal.
A clinical performance by the beaten semi-finalists in the last two tournaments, as well as a red card to opposition defender Pepe, helped Low’s side to a thumping 4-0 victory.
"It was an excellent first match, we had no option but to win," commented Low following the rout.
"We were clinical in finishing our chances, we had four goals from about six chances."
"The team played well and didn't let Portugal have many chances. We played at high pace in the first half to get our chances.
"It's important to prevent Ronaldo from getting a run going because he's very dangerous then."