Germany vs Hungary Highlights: Hosts secure first clean-sheet of the tournament after a comfortable 2-0 victory
Julian Nagelsman led Germany to a comfortable victory in their second group game of Euro 2024 against Hungary. Die Manschaft displayed excellent on-ball possession, dominating 70 percent of the game. Jamal Musiala scored his second goal in this tournament to earn Germany a much-deserved lead in the first half, courtesy of a sublime Ilkay Gundogan assist, which was also the highlight of the first half.
Approaching the second half, Germany got more comfortable with the ball, passing it around like they would in a training session. The second goal came from Gundogan when the Barcelona player slotted the ball into Petr Gulacsi’s net after receiving a ground-borne drive from Mittelstädt. The two-goal lead stood until the final whistle.
Germany vs Hungary Highlights
1′ – Referee Danny Makkelie blew his whistle to set the match underway
11′ – SAVE: Petr Gulacsi denied Kai Havertz a chance after the Arsenal man outfoxed Orban inside the box
19′ – CHANCES: Started from a well-played kickabout between Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, the latter flicked the ball towards Gundogan who could not find the target.
22′ – GOAL: Germany took the lead as Musiala slotted the ball home after receiving the ball from Gundogan. Up to ths moment, Musiala was the first player in this tournament who scored two goals.
26′ – SAVE: Manuel Neuer denied Dominik Szoboszlai’s attempt with a brilliant free-kick effort.
44′ – MISS: Jamal Musiala got close to scoring his third goal in the tournament, but blasted his attempt into the side-netting.
45+3′ HALFTIME: Germany 1-0 Hungary
55′ – SAVE: Gulacsi made another save to prevent Germany from doubling their lead. The RB Leipzig goalie this time denied Toni Kroos’ half-volley.
50′ – MISS: Hungary could have been level, but Varga’s header just went over the bar.
67′ – GOAL: Gundogan extended the lead for Germany as the host played a neat build-up from the left flank. Musiala found Maximilian Mittelstädt on the left, who delivered a low drive to Gundogan, who slotted it in.
69′ – MISS: Joshua Kimmich found space to drive the ball towards the goal, but it went through the side of Gulacsi’s right post.
75′ – SAVE: Gulacsi did it again! He denied Leroy Sane’s hard shot from outside the box, tipping it out for a corner.
90′ – Scrimmage in front of Germany’s goal as the Hungary players pleaded for a penalty, but referee disagreed.
90+3′ – FULL-TIME: Germany 2-0 Hungary.
Player of the Match: Ilkay Gundogan (Germany)
The captain of the German national team played an integral part in their victory, as he produced one assist for Jamal Musiala and scored a goal for himself.
Key Moment
Gundogan’s goal in the second half made Germany more comfortable in possession, thus putting them more in control of the game.
Key Stats
Germany secured their first clean-sheet in Euro 2024.
Conclusion
The Germans will be happy with this performance, and are looking firm favourites to win the tournament on home soil. With 70% ball possession leading to attack-after-attack, things are looking good for Germany to go deep in the competition.
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