Germany have cruised into the final of the Confederations Cup after seeing off Mexico in the semi-final in a humid Sochi
Early Leon Goretzka double sets world champions on the way to Confederations Cup final despite late Fabian howitzer
Leon Goretzka took advantage of missed interception by Hector Moreno to sweep world champions ahead. He then finished from a tight angle two minutes later to put Germany in charge of the semi-final in Sochi
Timo Werner sealed game with tap in after pull back by Jonas Hector as Mexican defence pulled apart again.
Second half substitute Fabian slamsin brilliant 30-yard strike for late consolation for CONCACAF champions.
Amin Younes then coolly finished off a breakaway to end any burgeoning hopes of an unlikely comeback.
Germans will now play South American champions Chile - who they faced in group stages - in Sunday's final
Germany have only brought a reserve side to Russia for the Confederations Cup. It is a sign of their strength in depth that it has proved to be one of the best in the tournament.
A team lacking the likes of Manuel Neuer and Mesut Ozil had far too much for Mexico, Leon Goretzka scoring a quickfire early double and Timo Werner slotting a third in the second half.
Fabian scored a goal of the tournament contender when he slammed into the top corner from 30 yards, but Amin Younes finished off coolly after a breakaway to restore gloss to the scoreline.
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