Germany had only one player from their 2014 World Cup victory in the starting line-up - goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
But Serbia went forward in the 11th minute, when their first corner bounced off the back of two players to land perfectly for Jovic to head in the opener. Werner twice went close to an equaliser before Serbia wasted a chance when Adem Ljajic fired a shot over the bar. Serbia, who had Dmitrovic to thank as the goalkeeper made several saves to deny the Germans a second goal, were left with 10 players when Milan Pavkov was sent off for a reckless challenge on Sane.