J. Magennis has scored a goal for Northern Ireland! Assist by G. McAuley.
A deep cross to McAuley is headed back into the middle by the defender, which is then turned home by Maggenis to stop Germany from getting a clean sheet.
GOAL! Northern Ireland manage to save some face in the dying minutes as a deep corner is headed towards Maggenis who managed turn the ball past ter Stegen from close range.
90'
We're entering added time now and the tempo in this match has slowed significantly. Germany are just calmly knocking the ball around the pitch as they look to see out the remaining minutes.
88'
That's the match wrapped up for Germany! The scoreline is telling of how much Low's side has commanded this match. The chances for Northern Ireland have been nothing short of sporadic and the visitors deserve the three points.
86'
J. Kimmich has scored a goal for Germany!
GOAL! Kimmich gets the goal his performance deserves as a cross is delivered deep to the back post and is headed into the path of the full-back by McAuley and the defender manages to volley past McGovern at his near post as the goalkeeper scampered across his line.
85'
A corner into the middle from Germany was poor following an attack down the wing. Despite the cross being in the middle of the box, a sea of green shirts were able to beat the visitors to the ball to head clear.
83'
L. Stindl enters the game and replaces T. Müller.
The chances are coming thick and fast for Germany now as Muller gets behind the Northern Irish defence this time to square the ball to Sane, but his pass into the middle was tame and McAuley was able to get back to clear.
Stindl comes on for Muller.
81'
CHANCE! This time is was Germany who should have scored. Sane managed to break the defensive line and attempted to round McGovern, but as he did he sliced his effort over the crossbar on his left foot.
80'
G. Saville enters the game and replaces C. Evans.
Saville comes on for Evans.
79'
Germany are on course to retain their 100% record in Group C as we approach the final ten minutes of the match. Despite a brief scare from Washington recently, the Germans have been in command of the match from start to finish.
77'
CHANCE! Northern Ireland get their best opportunity of the match as Washington shifted the ball around Boateng in the box and should have scored, but his effort cannoned off the crossbar and the score remains 2-0.
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75'
McGovern managed to get a bit lucky as a pass back to the goalkeeper was sliced and almost fell into the path of Wagner. However, the clearance was just out of reach of the striker and Northern Ireland could breathe again.
72'
L. Sané enters the game and replaces J. Draxler.
Draxler's evening is brought to an end as Sane is introduced.
The quality of football in this match has managed to take a turn for the worst with Northern Ireland being reduced to long balls and Germany joining them with the style of play! It's not great for the spectators.
70'
We're heading into the final 20 minutes now and Northern Ireland are going to need to find a second, third and maybe fourth gear to get something from this fixture. The German goal hasn't received pressure for some time and it's not looking like changing any time soon.
69'
C. Washington enters the game and replaces K. Lafferty.
O'Neil looks to change things up by bringing on Washington for Lafferty.
68'
CHANCE! Good work from Germany on the edge of the box gave Kroos the opportunity to shoot following a pass from Draxler, but the Real Madrid midfielder fires his effort way over the crossbar.
66'
E. Can enters the game and replaces L. Goretzka.
It looks as if Low is happy with his side's performance and may be looking to slow the tempo down in the match now. Germany are starting to look less aggressive at the minutes go on in this match.
Can comes on for Goretzka.
63'
It just seems as if regardless of what Northern Ireland try, they're unable to worry the Germans properly in this fixture. Whenever they head up the pitch, it rarely ends in something ter Stegen needs to worry about and it's looking bleak from the hosts.
61'
Germany are starting to apply the pressure again and it's no surprise it's coming up the right wing from Kimmich. The full-back has been brilliant making his way up the flank for the visitors and applying pressure on Brunt.
59'
The Northern Irish fans have been an aboslute credit to their national side this evening. Despite Germany being the better side for almost all of thi match, the atmosphere inside Windsor Park hasn't dropped at all.
56'
Northern Ireland manage to win themselves a corner a cross into the middle form Lafftery is deflected wide by Boateng. However, Brunt's set-piece was headed away by the visitors with ease.
54'
Northern Ireland are starting to get a hold of this half. The away side are still firmly in control of possession, but the Germans are no longer crawling around the box of O'Neil's side.
52'
SAVE! A cross into the middle from Plattenhardt is flicked towards goal by the head of Muller, but McGovern flies across his goal to get a hand to the shot and pushed out for a corner.
50'
Northern Ireland are looking to push higher up the pitch as the Germans are in possession this half. One complaint of the hosts in the first half is they were too passive off the ball and it's looking as if they're trying to change that.
48'
It's a bright start to the second half by Germany, who are showing they have no intentions to take it easy in this period. The visitors are pressing the home side hard and fast to apply pressure on O'Neil's side.
46'
S. Dallas enters the game and replaces L. Hodson.
Dallas comes on for Hodson
Second half is underway!
43'
A neat move from Germany on the edge of the Northern Irish box almost presented the visitors with an opportunity. However, a header from Wagner into Draxler was not controlled properly by the PSG player and the home side managed to get the play away to safety.
41'
SAVE! Northern Ireland earn themselves some respite as Maggenis drove up the right flank and fired a deep cross into the box towards Evans, but the midfielder was unable to poke the ball past the onrushing ter Stegen.
39'
Germany are continuing to apply the pressure, but currently the hosts are dealing well with it. This time it was Plattenhardt up the left side who delivered a cross into the middle but McAuley managed to hook the play away to safety.
37'
The German midfield are looking to apply pressure to the deep Northern Irish line, but credit where it's due for the home side as they're preventing any gaps from surfacing for the visitors to exploit.
35'
Germany manage to win themselves a corner, which Kroos delivers into the middle. However, despite Hummels rising highest into the box, the defender was only able to head over the crossbar.
33'
Northern Ireland are continuing to play deep despite the scoreline, which is encouraging Germany to knock the play around their deep midfielders and their defence as we start to approach half time.
31'
There's not been too much to report on in the last few minutes as both sides have settled into this match eventually. The ball is still being knocked around the pitch at speed, but there have been very few advancements on goal.
28'
CLOSE! A lofted cross was headed into the air by the Northern Ireland defence, which fell kindly for Draxler on the edge of the box, but as the attacking midfielder volleyed it his effort went way over the crossbar.
26'
The tempo in this match has been taken a down a notch, as the hosts are looking to for the shock and awe factor on the counter-attack and the Germans are happy to knock the ball around the pitch with their lead.
23'
Germany are in complete control of a fixture that was meant to offer a challenge in World Cup Qualifying. The Germans look equipped for the World Cup at the moment as the cruise around their closest competitors.
21'
S. Wagner has scored a goal for Germany! Assist by T. Müller.
GOAL! Germany extend their lead as the ball gets payed into Wagner and the striker spins around McAuley before striking first time with his left foot into the top corner.
Muller is credited with the assist after playing the ball into Wagner's feet on the edge of the box.
20'
CLOSE! A cross from Rudy into the middle of the Northern Irish box almost finds Goretzka, who managed to glide through the defence unmarked, but he midfielder was unable to make a clean connection with the ball.
18'
POST! Once again the work of Kimmich on the wing is causing issues for Northern Ireland as the full-back crosses into the middle and Wagner glances a header towards the back post but was unable to keep it away from the post.
16'
The home side are struggling to find their way into the box, regardless of the situation. Magennis managed to find himself in some space on the wing, but pressure from Plattenhardt meant the striker was unable to cross into the box.
14'
SHOT! Northern Ireland get their first opportunity as the ball broke to Norwood following a corner appoximately 30 yards from goal, but his effort was high over the crossbar and into the stands.
12'
The away side are firmly in control of this game at the moment. Joachim Low will be happy with how his side are commanding this match in testing circumstances.
10'
Despite their side being 1-0 down, the Northern Irish fans are in fine voice at Windsor Park as the home side look to make an intimidating atmosphere for the visitors.
8'
Germany are managing to find a lot of room up the right side, particularly with Kimmich who is marauding up the wing at ever opportunity. However, fortunately for Northern Ireland his delivery into the middle was poor on this occasion.
6'
CHANCE! Germany almost double their lead as Kimmich delivers a cross into the middle which finds Wagner, but as the striker turns the ball towards goal McGovern is equal to it and the play is cleared.
4'
Northern Ireland react well to going a goal down by pushing the Germans high and earning a corner which was delivered into the middle by Brunt. However, McAuley was unable to meet the deliver and the play went out for a goal kick.
2'
S. Rudy has scored a goal for Germany! Assist by J. Kimmich.
Kimmich layed the ball off to Rudy for the midfielder to hit into the top corner.
GOAL! Germany open the scoring in empahtic style! The ball is played to Rudy 25 yards from goal and the defensive midfielder pings the ball into the top corner, leaving McGovern absolutely helpless. What a strike.
1'
Germany get the match underway!
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary between Northern Ireland and Germany. We'll be bringing you all the action as it happens from Windsor Park in Belfast.
Martin O'Neil will be looking for a upset tonight, despite his side being at home. Whilst Northern Ireland have proved themselves capable in Group C, they will be hoping they can prove themselves against the elite sides in following their forthcoming World Cup participation.
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Meanwhile, Germany will be looking to retain their perfect record for their qualification campaign. However, a trip to Windsor Park is certainly their toughest test yet, so it'll be interesting to see how they cope with the challenge.
Just five minutes until kick-off! The fans are in the stands, the players are in the tunnel and the atmosphere is building! Not long now.
HALF TIME! The referee blows the half time whilst on the 45th minute at Windsor Park as Germany head into the break with a 2-0 lead which their performance has deserved.
FULL TIME! Germany keep their 100% record in the qualifying stages and Northern Ireland stay second. It was a tough match for the hosts, where Low's side were clearly dominant from start to finish.
That's all from us this evening! Thanks for joining us thoughtout this World Cup Qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany at Windsor Park.
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