Minnows no shock for Loew
By Agence France-Presse in Paris | China Daily | Updated: 2016-06-18 07:45
Germany coach Joachim Loew insists the shock results and fine performances from Euro 2016 minnows is no surprise as they are playing the "tournament of their lives".
The world champion was left licking its wounds as it was held 0-0 by Poland on Thursday.
An expanded 24-team format has allowed a host of new nations a chance to shine with Poland, Wales, Slovakia and Northern Ireland all winning their first ever games at a European Championship. Debutants Iceland meanwhile held Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-1.
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