Germany Thrash Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 Opener
Germany Dominate from Start to Finish
WEB Scotland's hopes of making a positive start to their Euro 2024 campaign were dashed as they were thrashed 5-1 by Germany in Munich. Steve Clarke's men were outclassed from start to finish by a dominant German side that created numerous chances throughout the game.
Florian Wirtz Breaks the Deadlock
WEB The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Florian Wirtz slotted home a low shot from the edge of the penalty area. The goal was a reward for Germany's early dominance, and it settled any nerves in the home crowd.
Germany Extend Their Lead in the Second Half
WEB Germany continued to dictate the pace of the game in the second half, and they extended their lead in the 55th minute when Leroy Sané fired home a stunning strike from outside the area. Timo Werner made it 3-0 just minutes later, and the game was effectively over as a contest.
Scotland Reduced to 10 Men
WEB Scotland's misery was compounded in the 65th minute when Kieran Tierney was sent off for a second yellow card. The dismissal left Clarke's side with a mountain to climb, and they were unable to find a way back into the game.
Germany Add Two More Goals
WEB Germany continued to pile on the pressure in the final stages of the game, and they added two more goals through Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala. The defeat leaves Scotland with a tough task to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament, while Germany will be confident of progressing after such an impressive opening night performance.
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