#4 Both teams defensively resolute in the second half
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The game withered away in the final quarter, as both teams were determined not to allow each other to find that elusive winner which would have seen them qualify for the semi-finals of this edition of the Confederations Cup.
Chile essentially played with five at the back against a German side in the ascendancy, with centre-midfielder Marcelo Diaz slotting in as a third centre-back in between the two centre-halves and wingers.
Germany, on the other hand, overcame a nervous start to settle into their 3-4-3 formation and neutralise Chile’s quick movement with the ball through the middle and from the wide areas thanks to the stamina of wingbacks Kimmich and Hector.
When the South Americans resorted to lofted balls and crosses from the wide men, the German defence always had an answer. Both teams effectively cancelled each other out during the second half. Neither goalkeeper had to make a meaningful save.
