Germany began its journey in Euro 2024 on home soil powerfully, defeating Scotland in the tournament's opening match (5-1) today, Friday, at the Allianz Arena. Germany's five goals came from Florian Wirtz in the 10th minute, Jamal Musiala (19), Kai Havertz (45), Niclas Füllkrug (68), and Emre Can (90), while Scotland's Antonio Rüdiger scored an own goal (87).
The German team collected its first 3 points in the tournament, taking an early lead in Group A, which also includes Switzerland and Hungary. The Mannschaft opened the scoring with their first attempt in the 10th minute when Wirtz received a pass from Kimmich on the edge of the penalty area and sent a low shot that barely touched the Scottish goalkeeper's fingers before finding the net.
Germany quickly added a second goal (19) after Gundogan made a magical pass to Havertz inside the penalty area, who then assisted Musiala beside him; Musiala dribbled past McGregor before striking a powerful shot into the net.
Germany was awarded a penalty (24) after Musiala was fouled by Christie, but the referee reversed the decision after reviewing the video footage, which showed that the foul occurred outside the penalty area.
Germany wasted a clear opportunity to secure a third goal (42) when Gundogan headed a cross that was saved by Jon, and in his attempt to follow up, he was fouled by Porteus. Initially, the referee did not call anything but then awarded a penalty after consulting the video, showing Porteus a red card. Havertz successfully converted the penalty in the first minute of stoppage time with a shot aimed at the center of the goal, ending the first half with Germany leading 3-0.
At the start of the second half, Rüdiger sought to get his name on the scoresheet with a strong shot from outside the area in the 51st minute, which was deflected by Jon for a corner.
Wirtz squandered a chance to score a second goal (58) by volleying a cross from Kroos, which went just over the crossbar. Sané made an immediate impact after coming on as a substitute, receiving a pass from Kimmich in the area (64) and firing a weak shot that Jon easily caught.
Substitute Füllkrug successfully added a fourth goal for Germany (68) with a powerful shot from inside the area that hit the net. Scotland managed to score a consolation goal (87) when Rüdiger accidentally headed the ball into his own net while trying to clear it. Can quickly responded by scoring the fifth goal in the third minute of stoppage time with a shot from outside the penalty area that found the net, concluding the match with Germany winning (5-1).
