Germany has made his way to the EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 started great and Scotland in the opening game with a convincing 5:1 win. The hosts, in front of 66,000 spectators in the sold-out Allianz Arena in Munich, made their intentions clear from the start and ended the first half with a clear 3-0 lead.
A first half to frame
The from Julian Nagelsmann team dominated the first half, playing a fluid and captivating game. Football showed. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Jamal Musiala in the 19th minute. The third goal was scored shortly before the end of the first half through one of Kai Havertz penalty, which was converted after a foul by Porteous on Gundogan was given in the penalty area. This also earned the Scottish defender a red card.
Honour for Franz Beckenbauer
Before kick-off, the Allianz Arena Franz Beckenbauerwho passed away on 7 January. His widow Heidi, together with the two German European champion captains Bernard Dietz (1980) and Jürgen Klinsmann (1996), brought the European Championship trophy onto the pitch - a very emotional moment for all those present.
The fans' celebration and the Scottish invasion
The streets of Munich were already in turmoil in the late afternoon as the Tartan Armythe nickname of the Scottish fans, the Marienplatz flooded the stadium. The fan zone in the Olympic Park was already sold out at 6 p.m., three hours before kick-off, and created an electrifying atmosphere.
Second half: Germany remains dominant
With a decimated Scotland Germany maintained control of the game. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Germany scored Niclas Füllkrug the fourth goal with a powerful shot under the crossbar. Despite a moment of laxity in defence that allowed Scotland to score through a deflected free-kick from Rüdiger Germany closed the game with a 5:1 victory thanks to a goal from Emre Can in the 48th minute of stoppage time.
Future prospects and upcoming challenges
The victory against Scotland was a clear signal to the other title contenders: Germany is ready to fight. The upcoming games against Switzerland and Hungary will be decisive for leadership in the Group A be. Tomorrow, the Swiss and the Hungarians will meet in a match that could already establish the first hierarchies in terms of qualification for the round of 16.
Keywords: Euro 2024, Germany-Scotland, Julian Nagelsmann, Allianz Arena, Franz Beckenbauer, Tartan Army, Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Füllkrug, Emre Can, Switzerland, Hungary.
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