Germany meets Scotland in the EC premiere

The home nation, Germany, kicked off the EC and ran over Scotland.
The match in Munich ended 5–1 and Germany has had a dream start to the tournament.
– Germany plays really, really good football, says TV4’s expert commentator Fjellström.

In the tenth minute, Florian Wirtz made it 1-0 for Germany with a shot on a strike from the edge of the penalty area.

“Calmly and composedly, he puts the broadside in and places it so that Gunn can’t resist,” said Fjellström.

In connection with the goal, Germany’s national team captain Nagelsmann had a fit of joy on the bench.

Just over ten minutes later, Germany increased its lead. Kai Havertz went deep and got the ball. Once in the penalty area, he found Jamal Musiala, who thundered in 2-0 from close range.

– When you flick the ball into the roof of the net, all goalkeepers have no chance. Germany plays really, really good football, said Fjellström.

Red card and penalty

A few minutes before the break, it was close again for Germany when Ilkay Gündogan headed a cross towards goal. In the ensuing situation, a Scotsman Ryan Porteous dove in with the studs in front and hit Gündogan’s leg. The German midfielder was seriously hurt and the outcome was a penalty. In addition, Porteous was expelled.

– The red card is definitely in its place, said Fjellström.

From eleven metres, Havertz made it 3-0.

Scotland reduced in the final minutes

In the second half, the Germans continued to advance. Füllkrug showed its best side. With about 20 minutes left in regular time, he met a ball on the half-volley and knocked in 4-0.

– That is one of the more beautiful ways you can score goals, said Fjellström.

However, Scotland managed to reduce in the final minutes when the German defender Rudiger headed the ball into his own net.

In overtime, the final score was set at 5–1. Tomorrow, the second match in group A will be played, when Switzerland will be pitted against Hungary. The match starts at 15:00.