Bad challenge from the otherwise admirable Kucka. Yellow card.
90'
SAVED BY KOZACIK! Germany fashion a good attack and the players are queuing up to have a pop on goal, with Kroos the eventual beneficiary, but his shot is saved by the goalkeeper!
87'
This is shaping up to be the joint-biggest win at this summer's Euros, which shows you just how close so many of these games have been. The lack of suspense in this one has been something of an anomaly for Euro 2016.
85'
Germany are almost toying with Slovakia at present, passing them into submission with some excellent combinations. It must be so demotivating to have to play out these final few minutes.
84'
K. Saláta enters the game and replaces N. Gyömbér.
Gyomber is on and off goes Salata.
83'
Germany's sudden aggression and pressure has forced some defending from Slovakia, and they win a succession of corners, which they fail to make anything of. Seven minutes to go.
81'
Podolski is really trying to get himself involved in the final third, and he draws a save from the keeper, but the flag is raised, which cancels out the move. Is there enough time for a fourth?
79'
The substitute Podolski makes an instant impact with a stinging low cross into the danger area but Kozacik, under pressure from Gomez, positions himself well to claim that delivery.
76'
B. Schweinsteiger enters the game and replaces S. Khedira.
Khedira enjoyed an all-action game in the centre of the park, bossing his Slovakia counterparts around. His race is run though, and on comes Schweinsteiger to replace him.
74'
Really little momentum left in the match at this point, with Germany controlling every play and picking their moments to apply the final flourish around the box. The fans are loving this dominance.
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72'
Ł. Podolski enters the game and replaces J. Draxler.
Podolski has entered the fray in place of the superb Draxler.
First change for Germany then, and it's Boateng who departs after an excellent game which included a stunning opener, but he's also in yellow card trouble. Howedes comes on.
71'
B. Höwedes enters the game and replaces J. Boateng.
69'
Durica has a pop from distance that whistles past Neuer's post. It's been the story of their evening, about two or three good opportunities but absolutely no luck in beating the keeper
67'
M. Hummels gets yellow.
The substitute Sestak gets taken out by Hummels, who is booked.
65'
Well that may well be the end of Slovakia's challenge at Euro 2016. Germany have simply been a class apart, and it's telling that they were able to score such a quality goal even when not at their best.
64'
S. Šesták enters the game and replaces M. Ďuriš.
Sestak is on for the luckless Duris.
63'
J. Draxler has scored a goal for Germany!
THAT'S THE THIRD, AND SURELY THE MATCH AS WELL! Outstanding technique from Draxler to volley in the ball at the back post. No chance for the keeper on that play!
60'
Neuer is forced to see a lot more of the ball at his feet than he would have liked, as Germany are forced to pass the ball all the way back to their goalkeeper on a few attacks. Tenuous times.
58'
Another sniff at an opening for Slovakia as Kucka has a go following a feed from Hamsik, but he misses. Germany aren't getting enough men back to that spot just in front of the defence.
56'
Germany haven't settled anywhere near as well as they did in the first half, failing to really create a chance since play resumed. That will give Slovakia some encouragement as they chase a way back.
54'
Pekarik makes the breakthrough down the right-hand side but his cross sweeps over the area and out on the other side. Slovakia need to be more clinical with those types of deliveries.
52'
Slovakia were enjoying their best spell of the match just before they conceded, so there is some reason for optimism for them. They're trying to establish some fluency on the ball here.
50'
STRONG SAVE! Like Germany did so many times in the first half, Slovakia work a move inside the box that ends with a lay-off about 20 yards on goal for a shot. Hamsik is the man on the end of it, stinging the palms of Neuer.
48'
This is dangerous territory for Slovakia. They have no choice but to attack now, as their defensive approach failed to keep out Germany. However, that presents another problem, because as good as Low's men have been in possession, they're arguably even better on the break.
46'
J. Greguš enters the game and replaces V. Weiss.
J. Kimmich gets yellow.
Weiss has been replaced by Gregus in the only half-time change from either side.
Early second-half booking here for Kimmich.
And we're back.
45'
A mountain for Slovakia to climb now. You really can't say that Germany don't deserve this lead - they've done everything right and based on their chances, they could have been well out of sight.
43'
M. Gómez has scored a goal for Germany! Assist by J. Draxler.
One of the assists of the tournament, easily.
THAT'S THE SECOND! Gomez scores a poacher's effort, sticking out his boot at the front post to convert a cross. That move developed thanks to a disgustingly good dribble by Draxler down the left-hand side, bamboozling his man to put that one on a platter.
41'
MASSIVE SAVE! Oh what a chance for Slovakia! Pekarik's cross it met by the lunging head of Kucka at the back post, but Neuer is there to tip the ball over the bar spectacularly and deny what looked like a sure-fire goal!
39'
WIDE OF THE MARK! Ozil may be hit or miss from the spot, but when it comes to picking out a team-mate, there's few better. He finds Draxler for a shot on the turn, but the attacker is just inches away!
37'
Duris charges down Neuer in an attempt to win a back-pass, but the Bayern Munich keeper is rarely ever beaten from those types of situations. He gets there first to boot the ball away from danger.
35'
Weiss is starting to get more involved in the game on the left flank, which is good news for Slovakia. Signs that they are starting to get a bit of composure as they string a few passes together.
33'
Poor Duris has had absolutely no service up front for Slovakia, and he's been running something of a fool's errand up top, with Boateng and Co. all over him whenever there's a sniff of an opening.
31'
Muller misses the mark once more. You get the feeling that Germany will be disappointed with themselves if, after all this pressure, they go into the half-time interval with only a goal to their name.
29'
OVER THE BAR! Muller just misses the target after attacking - you guessed it - a cross. Hector again was the man to supply the ball. This reminds me of the second leg of the Bayern-Juventus Champions League clash earlier this year, where the Bavarians succeeded in a two-goal comeback thanks to relentless aerial bombardment.
27'
Slovakia have started to recognize the danger of the German crosses, and are getting more men back in the box to defend them. The trade-off for that is some gaps at the top of the box - like the one Khedira just popped up in to hammer a strike that was blocked.
25'
THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TWO! A cross is met by the head of Gomez, who lays it off to the top of the box where Ozil strikes instantly, but his low shot flashes agonizingly wide of the bottom corner.
23'
Kozacik, who hasn't done a whole lot wrong in this match, shows good command of his area to take a cross by Hector. Slovakia are defending very deep, but it's starting to open up some space at the top of the box.
21'
Slovakia are just beginning to tighten up a little here as they're limiting the space in the final third that Germany were finding at will moments ago. They still can't get out of their own half though.
19'
A really inviting cross by Kroos is too high for Gomez, but was begging to be attacked at the back post - where no one arrived! Moments later, another great delivery from Draxler is nearly pounced on by the striker.
17'
Gomez spins in possession just inside th penalty area and goes to lash an effort on goal, but it's blocked. Germany continue to swarm all over the opposition, making it hard for them to get a look in.
15'
As good as Ozil is, he's not a player that fills me with confidence when i see him step up to the penalty spot. There's an innate lack of power in the way that he plays that makes his kicks overly dependent on placement.
13'
M. Škrtel gets yellow.
Penalty saved by M. Kozáčik!
SAVED BY KOZACIK! The Skovakia keeper guesses correctly, diving to his left to push away a penalty from Ozil. It wasn't the greatest spot-kick from the Arsenal man but still a commendable stop!
Penalty Miss Mesut Özil
Skrtel is booked for that infraction.
12'
PENALTY FOR GERMANY! Gomez attacks a high ball in the box but he's pushed to the floor by Skrtel. The referee points to the spot despite the Slovakia protests, and Low's men have a great chance to make it 2-0.
10'
It's one-way traffic at the moment as Germany swarm all over Slovakia. There's simply too much movement and passing for them to cope with. The defending is becoming increasingly desperate.
8'
J. Boateng has scored a goal for Germany!
LOVELY FROM BOATENG! A corner for Germany is cleared only to the top of the box, and the centre-back attacks it with a volley that sails towards the bottom corner past the hand of Kozacik!
6'
SMART SAVE! Kroos' set-piece is met by the head of Khedira, but Kozacik positions himself well to thwart the former Real Madrid man! Germany are already putting Slovakia through their paces.
5'
Danger here for Slovakia as Draxler is fouled by Gyomber in a position where a good ball can be swung into the area.
3'
The crowd are well up for this as Germany make a strong start to the match. Slovakia will expect to see precious little of the ball, and they've already set up to try to prevent Low's team from moving their possession into dangerous areas.
1'
Off we go!
And that will do it for now as Germany hold a commanding 2-0 lead at the break. They created almost every opportunity in the first half, with a Neuer save on Kucka the best that Slovakia could muster. Low's team have one foot in the quarter-finals now. Stay tuned for the restart in just a bit.
Milan Skriniar and Norbert Gyomber make their first starts at Euro 2016 for Slovakia, with Michal Duris and Patrik Hrosovsky also handed a place in the XI by coach Jan Kozak.
Julian Draxler comes in for Mario Gotze in the only change to the Germany team that beat Northern Ireland last time out. Mario Gomez leads the line once again, while Joshua Kimmich continues at right-back.
Since losing to Wales in their Euro opener, Slovakia went on to beat Russia and draw with England to qualify as the best of the third-placed teams. They are underdogs tonight, but will be boosted by the memory of a 3-1 friendly win over the world champs at the end of May - in Germany.
It wasn't the most dominant group performance from Germany, who only scored three times en route to topping the group, but they did keep clean sheets in every one of those games. Poland were the only side to take points off them with a goalless draw in their second fixture.
Hello and welcome to our live commentary of the Euro 2016 round of 16 match between Germany and Slovakia. Group C's winners face off against Group B's third-place team for the right to face either Italy or Germany in the quarter-finals. Stick with us for all the action.
And that's it! Germany have secured a comfortable 3-0 win to book their place in the quarter-finals at the expense of Slovakia. Goals from Boateng, Gomez and Draxler have set up a clash with either Italy or Spain. Professionally done by the Nationalmannschaft. That's all the time we've got, thanks for tuning in!
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