Germany's title defence begins with comfortable win over Norway
Germany’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a perfect start courtesy of a comfortable 3-0 win over Norway in Oslo.
Norway 0-3 Germany
Goals: 0-1 Müller (15'), 0-2 Kimmich (45'), 0-3 Müller (60')
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Man of the Match
Müller is a once-in-a-lifetime talent and proved it once again against Norway. In the absence of an out-and-out striker the Bayern star notched up his seventh brace for the German national team.
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Talking Point
Composed, clinical and confident. Germany may have taken their foot of the pedal in the closing stages, but the win in Norway’s capital against arguably their strongest opponent in Group C should serve as warning of what is to come as they look to defend their title.
Line-ups
Norway: Jarstein - Svensson, Hovland, Nordtveit, Aleesami - Berisha, Johansen (Jenssen 67'), Tettey, Diomande - Henriksen (Selneaes 61'), King (Sorloth 72')
Coach: Per-Mathias Hogmo
Germany: Neuer - Kimmich, Hummels, Höwedes, Hector – Khedira (Weigl 85'), Kroos – Müller, Özil, Draxler (Meyer 85')– Götze (Brandt 72')
Coach: Joachim Löw