Germany continues and is very close to being the first team to qualify for the round of 16 of the Euro. After defeating Scotland (5-1), Julian Nagelsmann’s team had more difficulty against Hungary, who made them tremble (2-0). Dominant but still fragile behind, the Nationalmannschaft finally made the difference through Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan. A win or draw for Switzerland against the Scots will secure a place in the next round for the hosts.
The red, black and yellow flags still flew amid the cries of joy of Germany’s supporters in Stuttgart, but the nation’s followers at the three European Cups had plenty of scares in this match. Despite their control of the ball and incessant waves on Peter Gulacsi’s goal, Manuel Neuer reassured an entire country by multiplying the decisive interventions.
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Neuer and Musiala tipped the scales
From the first minute, Roland Sallai took advantage of a moment of hesitation in the opposing defense to grab the ball in the area, before stumbling against the Bayern goalkeeper. Then, the 38-year-old goalkeeper relaxed superbly to repel a free kick perfectly taken by Dominik Szoboszlai (26th). At that time, Toni Kroos’ partners had already taken the advantage thanks to their X factor at the start of the competition.
Well placed in the area in a confusing situation after contact between Gundogan and Willi Orban, he took advantage of a pass from the FC Barcelona player to victoriously regain the ball (1-0, 22nd). Only worried by a header from Varga which went just over in the second half (60th), the German team lacked the speed to find the fault in a compact and disciplined opposing block.
Gundogan had to take charge again so that his team could take some pressure off themselves. On a good cross from Maximilian Mittelstadt, set back in the open area, taken from the left (2-0, 67th). Enough to kill all suspense in this meeting and fly ahead in group A. There will be Sunday, whatever happens this Wednesday evening, very probably a final for first place against Switzerland.
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