Germany qualified for the Euro 2024 opener by destroying Scotland with 10 men at the end of the first half. In the opening game
The opening match takes place at the Munich Arena, Bayern Munich's home ground.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's hosts went as expected with 11 players in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Antonio Rudiger and Jonathan Tah as the central pairing. Use the experience of Toni Kroos to cut the game short with Robert Andrich, while team captain Ilkay Gundogan will be the link in the game with Kai Howards standing in front of goal.
Scotland captain Steve Clarke used John McGinn and Ryan Christie in support of Chey Adams, led by captain Andrew Robertson.
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It wasn't until the 10th minute that Joshua Kimmich let a shot in from the right and, despite Angus Gunn's attempted save, the ball hit the German inside area with Leverkusen's 21-year-old star leading 1-0. Count one to score the first goal in this program
In the 19th minute, Ilkay Gundogan sent a cut line to Jamal Musiala to lock in and find the channel before the ball slipped under the crossbar to press Jamal Musiala down the right.
In the 25th minute Ryan Christie fouled Jamal Musiala and the referee pointed to a penalty but VAR checked it and converted it to a free kick outside the box and Guy Howard's shot deflected off Christie but Angus Gunn could still take it.
Half an hour into the game, Scotland said they were unlikely to impress attacking midfielder Manuel Neuer.
In the 42nd minute, Ilkay Gundogan hit a powerful header, Angus Gunn saved it, but the rhythm continued, Ryan Porteus went for a heavy hit on Gundogan, VAR checked, it was sent off along with Pen, Porteus for a dangerous attack.
Minutes 45+1 Germany lead 3-0 with this score.
Going back to the second half, Germany had more players. In the 58th minute, Florian Wiertz shot to his right from a side ball, but the ball unfortunately went over the crossbar.
Germany made it 4-0 in the 68th minute when Niklas Fulkrug scored. Substitute Kai Howards struck to his right. The ball flew too far for Angus Gunn to catch.
In the 76th minute, Niklas Fulkrug broke through the chest and fired inside. But he was caught offside. Make the striker from Dortmund yet to score a second goal for me in this game.
In the 87th minute, Scotland got a consolation goal when substitute Scott McKenna headed in Antonio Rudiger's own goal to make it 1-4.
In the 90th+3rd minute, substitute Emre Can scored the final goal to make it 5-1 to Germany, Germany play Hungary in the next match and Scotland 2024 meet Switzerland on 19 June.
First 11 players of both teams
Germany (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer – Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Jonathan Tha, Maximilian Mittelstadt – Robert Andrich, Toni Kroos – Jamal Musiala, Ilkay Gundogan, Florian Wirtz – Guy Howards
Scotland (3-4-2-1) : Angus Gunn – Jack Hendry, Ryan Porteous, Grant Hanley – Anthony Rolston, Scott McTominay, Cal Lum McGregor, Andrew Robertson – John McGinn, Ryan Christie – Chey Adams
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