On the kick-off of the European Championship, host Germany gave the euphoria an additional kick: Within the opening match in Munich, the hosts defeated Scotland 5-1.
From the kick-off, the Scots needed to deal with the modifications in tempo that Germany’s pacemaker Toni Kroos triggered in midfield. Joshua Kimmich introduced the Actual Madrid striker’s cross to the center, and Florian Wirtz took the ball immediately in a central place. Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn was nonetheless there, and the ball bounced off the publish into the purpose – 1:0 (tenth).
Picture: THOMAS KIENZLE (APA/AFP/THOMAS KIENZLE)
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Picture: THOMAS KIENZLE (APA/AFP/THOMAS KIENZLE)
When Jamal Musiala made it 2-0 (nineteenth minute), the spark jumped from the sector to the stands. Whereas the Scottish followers had drawn consideration to themselves earlier than the match, they all of the sudden turned subdued and drowned out by German shouts of “Oh, how lovely it’s!”
Solely then did Scotland’s workforce supervisor Steve Clarke instruct his gamers to forcefully disrupt Kroos’ circles – however the injury had already been accomplished. Shortly earlier than the half-time whistle, the injury was even better: on the subsequent German likelihood, defender Ryan Porteous jumped on the shin of German captain Ilkay Gündogan. Referee Clement Turpin initially allowed play to proceed, however a replay was sufficient for the VAR verify: crimson for Porteous and a penalty. Kai Havertz scored – and the German workforce was despatched off into the half-time break with a lot applause.
