Slovakia
Matús Kozácik – 7.5/10
He made a string of impressive saves to keep the scoreline from getting embarrassing. He also made a brilliant save to stop Ozil’s penalty.
Peter Pekarík – 6/10
He was given a torrid time by Draxler on the right side and the 22-year-old danced his way around Pekarik to set up the second goal.
Martin Skrtel – 5.5/10
After his commendable performance in the game against England, Skrtel conceded a foolish penalty for pushing Gomez inside the box. The Liverpool defender would be thankful to his keeper for saving Ozil’s spot-kick. Although he did make a couple of important clearances during the game.
Jan Durica – 6/10
Tried his best to suffocate the German players for space, but in the end they proved too good for him.
Norbert Gyömbér – 5.5/10
Endured a difficult outing against Muller and Kimmich and was let down by his positioning.
Patrik Hrosovsky – 5/10
Despite Germany’s dominance in the middle of the park, Hrosovsky tried his best to make a mark on the game and make things happen for his side, but failed.
Milan Skriniar – 5.5/10
He was decent in possession, but Germany proved too superior an opposition for Skriniar to have a real impact on the game.
Marek Hamsik – 5.5/10
Failed to rise up to the occasion and lead his side’s fightback. He worked hard but failed to make the decisive impact.
Juraj Kucka – 6/10
He was denied by an excellent Neuer save and was his side’s most potent attacking threat.
Michal Duris – 4.5/10
Duris failed to record a single attempt in the 64 minutes he spent on the pitch as he was not afforded an iota of space by the German defence.
Vladimir Weiss – 4.5/10
After a dismal first 45 minutes, Weiss was replaced at the break by Gregus.
Substitutes
Jan Gregus – 5/10
Came on to replace Weiss at the break but cut a solitary figure for his entire duration on the pitch.
Stanislav Sestak – 4.5/10
He replaced Duris in the 64th minute, but didn’t have any impact on the game.
Kornel Salata – N/A
Replaced Gyomber in the 84th minute and didn’t have enough time to have an impact.
