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Euro qualifiers: Germany boss Joachim Low praises Scotland after hard fought 2-1 win

during the EURO 2016 Group D qualifying match between Germany and Scotland at Signal Iduna Park on September 7, 2014 in Dortmund, Germany.
Image: Joachim Low: Admitted relief after win over Scotland

Germany boss Joachim Low was pleased to see off a spirited Scotland as his side battled to a 2-1 win in their Euro 2016 Group D qualification clash in Dortmund.

Thomas Muller had given the home side the lead as they looked set to cruise to victory in Die Mannschaft's first competitive match since their World Cup triumph.

However, Ikechi Anya raced clear to level for the visitors, who were more than a match for their illustrious opponents for much of Sunday's encounter, and Low was relieved to have held on for the victory.

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Gordon Strachan felt his side stood up to Germany's strength in their 2-1 defeat

"I am happy with the three points, that was my main expectations of the players," Low told Sky Sports.

"I knew it would be difficult. Scotland had not lost in a year.

"The first half we controlled, we pressed them back, we didn't give them many chances and we managed to get a lot of chances ourselves.

"We lost a little bit of control of the game in the second-half, Scotland scored but we reacted well and came back and scored.

"So, as I say, I am happy with the three points."

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