In a dominating performance, clinical Germany secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Scotland in their Euro 2024 tournament opener on June 14. The host nation capitalized on a man advantage after Ryan Porteous was shown a straight red card before the break, scoring three first-half goals to set the tone for the match.
Germany’s Early Dominance
The opening goal came in the 10th minute as Florian Wirtz found the back of the net, capitalizing on a cross that goalkeeper Angus Gunn could only deflect against the post before it snuck into the goal. Germany’s control of possession continued to pay off as they doubled their lead in the 19th minute at the Munich Football Arena. Kai Havertz set up Jamal Musiala, who clinically finished from inside the area to extend the lead.
Scotland’s Setback
Scotland’s troubles compounded when Porteous was sent off for a challenge on Ilkay Gundogan in the penalty area. Havertz successfully converted the resulting penalty to make it 3-0 in favor of the hosts. As the match progressed, substitute Niclas Fuellkrug added a fourth goal late in the second half, further cementing Germany’s commanding performance.
Scotland’s Late Consolation
Despite the one-sided affair, Scotland managed to pull one back late in the match through an Antonio Rudiger own goal. However, Emre Can sealed the victory for Germany with a fifth goal, showcasing their dominance on the field. Looking ahead, Germany is set to face Hungary in Group A, while Scotland will regroup before taking on Switzerland in their next fixture.
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