Germany manager Joachim Low admitted that his side has been underperforming against an organized Croatia side but stressed that they will get over this setback. “It goes without saying that we are all a bit disappointed after losing this match, and looking back at the game through the rear-view mirror I think we deserved to lose,” Low told a press conference after the game. The Mannschaft had a slow start of the game and Croatia scored a goal through Dario Srna, 24, and missed several occasions to knock them out. “The Croatians dropped back after the first goal and we were unable to penetrate their defence, which is why we have to accept our defeat,” added the German tactician. In the second half Ivica Olic doubled the lead. Lukas Podolski pulled one back but that wasn't enough to get anything out of this game. Germany must beat Austria on Monday to secure their quarter-finals' berth. “The team have managed to get over these setbacks and I'm confident we will be able to do so again,”concluded Low.
