"lacked the commitment" needed to score after their
1-0 loss to Republic of Ireland.
Joachim Low has slammed his wasteful Germany side after the
world champions slumped to a surprise 1-0 defeat in their Euro
2016 qualifier with Republic of Ireland.
Shane Long's goal midway through the second half was enough
to secure at least a play-off position for Ireland, who can
clinch automatic qualification with a win or a draw where they
score at least two goals in Poland on Sunday.
The defeat means Germany still require a point to seal
qualification heading into their final game of Group D against
Georgia and Low was frustrated with his side's performance.
"We had many chances and did not convert them, and then we
make one mistake and get punished," he said to RTL after his
side had to wait until the final 10 minutes to record their first
shot on target.
"It was an unexpected and unnecessary defeat. We talked about
these things beforehand. We handled them well all the time.
Just that one time we did not and it was a goal.
"Of course it would have been better to have two or three more
training sessions, but that was not the reason for this defeat.
"In the end we lacked the final commitment in the last third
when it was about scoring."
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