Lahm unconcerned by Germany style of play

Mats Hummels headed Germany into a 12th-minute lead at the Maracana, glancing Toni Kroos' free-kick in off the underside of the crossbar beyond a helpless Hugo Lloris.

From that point on, Joachim Low's men were happy to nullify any France attacks and saw the game out in relative comfort, Manuel Neuer's stoppage-time save from Karim Benzema a rare moment of concern.

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