Nations League: Germany outclasses Italy, England…

The German national soccer team can win once more and shoots 5: 2 off the field in the Nations League Italy. England, on the other hand, suffered a 4-0 defeat once morest efficient Hungary, who are now top of the table.

Germany’s national soccer team can following a resounding victory in the classic once morest Italy go into the summer break with peace of mind. Four days following the disappointing draw once morest Hungary, the team from Hansi Flick in the Nations League the European champions with 5: 2 (2: 0). That DFBAfter the gala, the team is back in the running for victory in League A/Group 3, but Hungary is the sensational leader following a 4-0 (1-0) win in England.

After the last four 1-1 draws, critical voices regarding the German selection had become louder. There was even a risk of falling down to a relegation zone, but following the goal spectacle and the first win in the current competition, you are back on track. Joshua Kimmich (10th), Ilkay Gündogan with a penalty (45th + 4), Thomas Müller (51st) and Timo Werner (68th, 69th) created the best atmosphere in the sold-out Mönchengladbach stadium. In the finish, 18-year-old Wilfried Gnonto (78th) and Alessandro Bastoni (94th) scored consolation goals.

Against the Squadra Azzurra, which is currently under construction and has only four players over the age of 25, Manuel Neuer initially saved the home side from falling behind with a save once morest Giacomo Raspadori (8th). A little later, Kimmich, who had scored 1-1 in the first leg at the beginning of the month, was there when David Raum crossed in and scored to make it 1-0. After that, the DFB selection had the game under control and scored the second goal in added time in the first half. After a foul by Bastoni on Jonas Hofman, Gündogan used the penalty safely.

After the break, Italy came with a lot of momentum, but Müller quickly slowed it down. After preparatory work by Gündogan and Raum, the Bayern striker increased the lead to 3-0 in the 51st minute. With a brace Werner finally made the removal for Roberto Mancini’s team perfect. His opponent Flick, on the other hand, is unbeaten following 13 games as DFB national coach.

Hungary now leaders

In the parallel game in Wolverhampton, Hungary caused the next surprise. Roland Sallai from SC Freiburg was the match winner in Hungary’s second win once morest England within a week and a half with a brace (16th, 70th). Zsolt Nagy (80′) and Daniel Gazdag (89′) scored two more goals in the finish. Coach Marco Rossi’s team had already won 1-0 in Budapest. The Hungarians are sensationally leading the group with 7 points ahead of Germany (6), Italy (5) and England (2).

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In Group 4, the Netherlands successfully defended their lead with a 3-2 win once morest Wales. In Rotterdam, the Oranje team gambled away a 2-0 lead following goals from Noa Lang (17′) and Cody Gakpo (23′). Brennan Johnson (26th) shortened to 1: 2, Gareth Bale scored a penalty in the 92nd minute for the supposed draw. But Memphis Depay (93rd) immediately shot the Netherlands to victory. Belgium won the direct duel for second place. The Belgians won 1-0 once morest Poland in Warsaw with a goal from Michy Batshuayi (16th).

(APA)

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