Afrigather Hosts Germany turned the primary staff to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday, with Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan scoring in a 2-0 victory over Hungary in Stuttgart.
Musiala netted for the second consecutive sport halfway by the primary half, regardless of protests from Hungarian gamers who believed there was a foul within the buildup.
Gundogan secured Germany’s second aim within the 67th minute, guaranteeing a second successive win in Group A. The consequence assured Germany’s development to the knockout section, at the least as probably the greatest third-placed groups.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann goals to safe the highest spot in Group A once they face Switzerland in Frankfurt of their last group fixture on Sunday.
“We need to be first in our group. That’s essential as a result of we need to win each sport,” stated Nagelsmann. Gundogan added, “It’s simply wonderful to start out a event like this.”
Hungary, going through elimination after two defeats, should beat Scotland to have any probability of reaching the final 16. Hungary coach Marco Rossi expressed frustration with the refereeing, stating, “Germany would have received anyway, however the referee was the worst on the pitch.”
Germany retained the identical lineup that defeated Scotland 5-1 of their opening match, breaking a streak of dropping their first sport within the final three main finals. Rossi made two modifications following Hungary’s 3-1 loss to Switzerland, introducing Marton Dardai in protection and Bendeguz Bolla at proper wing-back.
Hungary practically scored within the opening seconds as Manuel Neuer intercepted Roland Sallai. Kai Havertz was denied by an outstanding save from Peter Gulacsi, who deflected the Arsenal attacker’s shot together with his proper hand. From the ensuing nook, Robert Andrich’s volley was headed behind by Bolla, however Germany’s persistence quickly paid off. Musiala arrange Gundogan, who saved the assault alive, permitting Musiala to attain off the crossbar with a contact from Attila Fiola.
Germany’s efficiency confirmed creativity and management, incomes six factors from their first two video games and confirming their place within the final 16. A win over Switzerland on Sunday would safe them the highest spot in Group A.
For Hungary, the result’s a setback following their opening defeat by Switzerland. They have to overcome their frustrations and defeat Scotland to have any probability of progressing.
“I’ve by no means complained in my profession as a coach. I’ve by no means seemed for excuses, however what the referee did tonight – I imply, come on,” stated Rossi. “Germany would have received anyway as a result of they had been higher than us, however the referee was the worst on the pitch.”
