Germany 1 - 1 Serbia: Sane 'lucky' after 'vicious foul' in draw - Coach Low

Serbia's Milan Pavkov after being shown a red card for fouling Germany's Leroy Sane - Fabian Bummer/Reuters/TheGuardian

Germany head coach Joachim Low said Leroy Sane was "lucky" after a "vicious foul" on the Manchester City forward led to Serbia's Milan Pavkov being sent off as the sides drew 1-1.

Sane hobbled from the pitch after the foul in added time at the end of the friendly.
Serbia goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic had produced an inspired display to prevent Joachim Low's new-look Germany from securing an opening win of 2019.

Low said, "It was a vicious foul."

"Sane was lucky and got away with not getting hurt but such fouls can break bones."

Low's youthful side went behind to Luka Jovic's header in the 12th minute, before substitute Leon Goretzka hit the equaliser after the break.

Serbia were reduced to 10 men late in injury time after Milan Pavkov was shown a straight red for a reckless late foul on Manchester City's Leroy Sane.

The 2014 world champions begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Sunday, 24 March, while Serbia travel to Portugal on Monday.