Germany v Mexico - As it happened

Germany v Mexico - As it happened

The end

German efficiency at its finest. They took an early two-goal lead with goals from Goretzka, before Werner made it three in the second half. Fabian scored the goal for Mexico in the closing stages, and Younes made it four just moments later. Germany are through to the final of the Confederations Cup where they will meet Chile on Sunday.

Chicharito inches wide!

The striker went for goal with his left foot and a deflection takes the ball just wide.

3 minutes of stoppage time were added on

Germany seal their win

Germany certify their win with another goal, Younes finishing from close range into the bottom corner.

GOAL!

Mexico pull a goal back!

Brilliant goal. Fabian has looked lively since coming on, and he blasted an effort from distance which flew into the top corner.

GOAL!

Chance Marquez!

Great save by Ter Stegen to deny Marquez a great send-off with a header at the near post.

Germany make their final change

Draxler makes way for Younes.

Germany sub

Brandt on for Stindl.

Off the bar!

Mexico with yet another chance to pull one goal back, but they see Jimenez's header bounce back off the crossbar.

Ochoa saves!

Brilliant from Draxler who bursts into the box but his finish falls kindly for the keeper.

Yellow card

Can goes in the book for a late challenge on Marquez.

Good save Ter Stegen!

Great collective play from Mexico and the ball is played wide for Layun to strike at goal.

Marquez on the pitch

The veteran defender will say goodbye to Mexico at the Confederations Cup. He is the only player on the pitch to have won the trophy as he was a member of the 1999 winning team.

Double substitution

Can is on for Goretzka, while Jonathan Dos Santos was replaced by none other than former Barca man Rafa Marquez.

Fabian wide!

Another good move from Mexico, and the substitute's shot whistles wide.

Mexico not giving up!

Great one-touch play from Chicharito and Jimenez, and the ball falls to Fabian at an angle, but his low finish hits the side-netting.

Mexico sub

Giovani makes way for Fabian.

Germany look set for the final

Game over for Mexico. Germany have looked better in this second half. Lovely build-up play, and Draxler threads an inch-perfect ball into the box for left-back Hector who sees Werner in the middle, and the striker finishes at ease into an empty net.

GOAL!

Germany close!

Werner is clearly through on goal, and Moreno gets back to give the striker a push to put him off, and it works as his finish works it's way across the face of the goal. The Leipzig man is appealing for a penalty.

Ter Stegen saves!

Chicharito should have done better when he opened the ball for Jimenez out wide. The striker was forced to cut onto his weaker left foot and his effort was blocked by the keeper.

Mexico look for a goal early on

No changes in the script. Mexico win a corner.

Mexico kick off the second half!

Mexico make a change

Lozano will take the place of Aquino.

We're back!

The next goal will be crucial. Can Mexico pile the pressure on Germany, or will the World Champions put the game out of reach?

Half time

Germany took an early lead thanks to a double from Goretzka. Mexico responded brilliantly, putting Germany under pressure and deserving at least one goal in their favour.

1 minutes stoppage time

Mexico close!

Herrera's fierce strike was heading just over the bar, but Ter Stegen got a hand to it just in case to palm the ball behind.

Gio is brought down in a dangerous position

The striker was fouled just outside the box. Good chance for Mexico...

Another chance Mexico!

And it is Chicharito who should have scored, one on one against Ter Stegen, and the striker skies his effort over the bar.

Mexico turn the screw

Germany have looked comfortable in the opening 30 minutes, but they do seem slightly relaxed at times. They have no trouble in getting behind Mexico's defence when needed though.

Ter Stegen saves!

The German keeper got down well to deny Gio again when he was through on goal, and then Jonathan Dos Santos headed at goal again only for the keeper to save easily.

Chance Mexico!

Draxler lost the ball to Giovanni Dos Santos at the edge of the area, and the Mexican fired a low shot just wide of the right post.

Mexico on the front foot

Mexico's plan involves looking for crosses into the box in order to get back into the match. Germany, on the other hand, are patiently waiting to kill the Mexicans on the break.

Ochoa saves!

The keeper avoids his team going three behind after Henrichs' fed the ball through to Werner. The striker powered the ball low at goal and wins a corner.

Germany a constant threat

Low's team knocking the ball around confidently in Mexico's half, Kimmich's through ball is finally sent behind for a corner.

Mexico attempt to get back in it

Not a bad response from Mexico, who have hogged the ball and are getting close to Ter Stegen.

Germany have ripped Mexico apart

Mexico were taken aback by the first goal after a good start to the match, and Goretzka causes heartbreak for the Mexicans with a second. Ochoa could have done better in both instances.

Germany make it two!

The Germans are unstoppable. And it's Goretzka again. Werner played the through ball for the midfielder inside the box, and the Schalke man finished past the keeper at ease.

GOAL!

Germany take an early lead!

That did not take long, and it's harsh for the Mexicans as they were caught on the break. Goretzka slotted home from the edge of the box after Henrichs crossed from the right flank.

GOAL!

Good spell of possession for Mexico

The American team have managed to get hold of the ball, but their play is immediately broken down as they enter the final third.

Germany attempt to press straight away

Low's team eager to push forward and get close to Ochoa from the start.

Germany get us underway!

First possession for the World champs.

Captains shake hands

Referee Nestor Pitana will be officiating here.

The atmosphere is thrilling inside the stadium!

A full house here as both teams shake hands.

Time for the Mexicans

Not long to go for kick off.

German anthem blares from the speakers

Germany have never won the competition, while Mexico won it in 1999. If the game goes to a shoot-out, will the penalty kings make it through to the final against Chile?

Germans and Mexicans ready!

The teams emerge from the tunnel, and they line up for their respective national anthems.

Everything ready at Sochi!

The Fisht Stadium is ready to play host to this exciting semi-final.

Who will make it through to the final?

Will we have a thrilling penalty shoot-out like yesterday, or will one team be far superior to the other? Only 15 minutes to go...

Live updates of this Confederations Cup semi-final between Germany and Mexico.

Lineups announced!

The World Champions and the CONCACAF Cup holders will battle for a place in the final against Chile, who beat Portugal on penalties yesterday. The young German side will try to fight off a brave Mexico team who managed to lift the trophy back in 1999.

Mexico XI: Ochoa, Moreno, Araujo, Alanís, Layun, Herrera, J Dos Santos, G Dos Santos, Aquino, Hernández, Jiménez.

Germany XI: Ter Stegen, Hector, Ginter, Henrichs, Draxler, Goretzka, Werner, Stindl, Rüdiger, Kimmich, Rudy.