World Champions Germany put in a disjointed display, after being held to a goalless draw by a resolute Poland at the Stade de France.
It was the tournament’s first 0-0 stalemate, though Adam Nawalka’s side would feel they should have secured the three points due to producing more clear-cut openings.
Die Mannschaft insisted on taking the match to Poland, dominating possession but could only muster half-chances.
Star striker Robert Lewandowski was often isolated up front for the White Eagles, unable to impose himself on proceedings.
However, Poland impressed in the second stanza and immediately saw Arkadiusz Milik miss an absolute sitter with his head, after he was left unmarked in the box and failing to make adequate contact.
Milik again fluffed a glorious opportunity to open the scoring. He was nearly left to rue his profligacy as Mesut Ozil fired a venomous shot at gloveman Lukasz Fabianski.
The result means Group C remains evenly poised with Joachim Low’s men and the Poles on four points, while Northern Island are third on three points.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
The warm-up is over, @Manuel_Neuer looks ready for some action! ? #GERPOL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/hOqVLnN4NO
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) June 16, 2016
Joachim Low isn’t taking any chances tonight.#GER #GERPOL #Euro2016 pic.twitter.com/2Bch6zAHm6
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) June 16, 2016
I’ve never grasped why #ger don’t play Muller as the striker and Gotze in midfield? Muller a natural finisher with an eye for goal
— Darryl Pritchard (@thedazzler1984) June 16, 2016
Public Viewing mal anders #GERPOL pic.twitter.com/vRqa6rpLUg
— Flittarder Geissbock (@tschroeder1975) June 16, 2016
Hands in pockets job from Joachim Low so far. Solid safety-first tactics @bbcsport @EURO2016#gerpol
— Paul Fletcher (@Paul__Fletcher) June 16, 2016
Lewandowski has to come to the spots a CDM or winger would fill to get a touch. Completely isolated up top by strong German mids. #GERPOL
— Joe Evans (@JoeEvansBlogs) June 16, 2016
First scratch of the night for Joachim Low. Will we see more? #GERPOL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/4kyxChKQ9H
— ITV (@ITV) June 16, 2016
I love Draxler more than most but he was very ineffective that half. #GER #EURO2016
— Matt Bungard (@TheMattBungard) June 16, 2016
Milik. That was hard to miss…#EURO2016 #GERPOL
— Onefootball (@Onefootball) June 16, 2016
If Germany had Lewandowski they could dominate like Spain 08-12
— Darren (@AshDarren) June 16, 2016
Seriously, how many chances do you think you’re going to get against #GER .. #EURO2016 #GERPOL
— David Zdrilic (@Zdrila) June 16, 2016
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