Marcel Halstenberg's stunning volley at the start of the second half helped Germany claim a 2-0 victory over a courageous Northern Ireland in Belfast.
The hosts settled quickest and should have taken the lead when Conor Washington latched onto a Toni Kroos error, but the striker's clipped effort was smothered by Manuel Neuer. Die Mannschaft dominated possession thereafter, Timo Werner's deflected snapshot bobbling just wide as the crowd held its breath.
With the break near, a quick interchange between Corry Evans and Stuart Dallas saw the latter break free down the right and flash a wicked delivery across the box.