Lukas Podolski scored for the Germans in the 7th minute after Hao Junmin’s opener had put the hosts ahead 5 minutes into the match. China proceeded continued to play more attractive football than their guests and squandered several good chances to regain their lead. Bastian Schweinsteiger’s wide blast with seven minutes remaining was Germany’s best chance at a game winner.
Germany now move on to Dubai to play the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.