Fredi Bobic gave Germany the perfect start

Voeller admitted Germany deserved no more than a point from the game, and praised Scotland for their display.

But he still felt that it was a case of two points dropped rather than one gained, despite the Germans' lack of creative spark.

"The 1-0 lead we took was the result of what was frankly our first real successful move forward and afterwards we never managed to get our passing game flowing to extend it," he added.

"There was always a danger that some slip up might allow an equaliser and that was precisely what happened.

"It is a great pity but frankly we didn't deserve any better.

"We lost possession far too many times, played the ball right to the opponents' feet and were fortunate they didn't use that possession any better.

We played the game the way the Scottish team wanted Germany striker Fredi Bobic

"Our back three marked their opponents fairly well, but our attacking play didn't work out the way I wanted it to.

"The Scottish team, as we knew they would, were fighting all the way. It was very much our style of play during World Cup 2002 and we were just lacking imagination and real clout in midfield.

"I think Scotland did exceptionally well. They applied pressure on our midfield and stopped Michael Ballack. That was one of the keys to success for them.

"They gave their all, as we knew they would, and I think they deserved their point."

German goalscorer Fredi Bobic acknowledged that their failure to capitalise after taking the lead had cost them dearly.

But he insisted that he had enjoyed the occasion.

"It was a great atmosphere during the national anthems and it was unbelievable during the game.

"It was typical Scottish football with the long ball and it was very physical but that wasn't a problem for me because I like physical.

"I thought the first goal would be enough and we tried to play defensively and wait for the second chance to score the second.

"The problem was the equaliser, it was too cheaply given away. After a set-piece we slept a bit and they took it well."