Germany wins maiden Confederations Cup title with a clinical display against Chile

[caption id=“attachment_3769961” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Germany won its maiden Confederations Cup and has now set sights on the 2018 FIFA World Cup to become the first team to hold both at the same time. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769851” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Germany captain Julian Draxler holds the trophy. A ‘young’ Germany team beat Chile 1-0 to win its maiden Confederations Cup. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769857” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] The teams of Chile, left, and Germany stand on the pitch while national anthems are played before the Confederations Cup final football match. Earlier, Chile held the German side to its only draw in the group stage.  AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769875” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Germany’s Lars Stindl, left, scored the opening and the only goal of the Confederations Cup final in the 20th minute. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769877” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Despite dominating for long spells, Chile failed to turn the 66 percent possession and 22 shots, compared to Germany’s eight, into goals. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769887” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] As the game progressed, the Chilean tempers started to fray. Germany coach Joachim Loew(R) tries to mediate an argument between Emre Can and Chile players. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769909” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] However, with the German defence holding firm, the final whistle signalled a hard-earned victory for Germany in the Confederations Cup final against Chile. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769925” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] In the awards ceremony that followed the match, Germany captain Julian Draxler was conferred with the ‘Golden Ball’ - best player award. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769937” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Germany’s Timo Werner holds the Golden Boot of the competition as Brazilian footballer Ronaldo(R) looks on. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3769955” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo holds the trophy as best goalkeeper in the Confederations Cup. AP[/caption]