Ozil clashes with German fans following early World Cup exit

Germany’s play maker Mesut Ozil clashed with furious fans after his side’s humiliating exit at the World Cup.

The defending Champions finished rock bottom of Group F and were eliminated following a devastating 2-0 defeat by South Korea on Wednesday. They suffered the heartbreak of first round elimination at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938 in the process.

Supporters in the stadium were left fuming with their side's performance, as they failed to get past a Korean side that was billed as one of the worst at the World Cup finals.

As they ambled off the pitch, fans close to the tunnel area vented their anger at the players. Midfielder Ozil, 29, hit back at a small section of the vocal abuse, causing him to be restrained by another member of the German backroom staff.

A German coach is also seen shouting back towards the fans, who are being restrained by stewards on the nearly steps.

Following the game, under-pressure Germany boss Joachim Loew refused to pin the blame for the defeat on Ozil. "It wasn't only Ozil, a number of other players didn't perform as they normally would. I take responsibility for that and stand up for that, but I thought it was a good team," he said.

"I didn't think Thomas Muller had been that convincing in the first two matches and I wanted to make a point there [by dropping him]," he added. Germany's shock exit from the competition is good news for England, who now have an easier route through the competition.

It ends any chance of England facing off against their historical rivals - and ensures they outlast them at a World Cup finals until 1966.