Germany kicked off their UEFA European Championship campaign in style with a resounding 5-1 victory over Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The hosts displayed an impressive attacking prowess, securing a comfortable win in their opening match.
The match started positively for Germany, taking an early lead just 10 minutes into the game. Florian Wirtz received a pass from Joshua Kimmich and unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, leaving the Scottish defense helpless as the ball found the back of the net.
Jamal Musiala doubled Germany's lead in the 19th minute, capitalizing on their early momentum. Despite an own goal by Antonio Rudiger that marred Manuel Neuer's clean sheet, Germany continued their dominance. Ilkay Gundogan restored the lead with a header before Kai Havertz widened the gap with a penalty in first-half stoppage time.
Scotland's challenges intensified when defender Jack Porteous was sent off with a red card just before halftime, reducing them to 10 men for the remainder of the match. The first half concluded with Germany firmly in control, leading 3-0.
In the second half, Germany maintained their attacking tempo. Nicholas Fulkrug extended their lead in the 68th minute with a superb goal, marking his 13th international career goal. Substitute Emre Can further bolstered Germany's lead with an excellent strike in extra time, capping off a dominant performance.
Throughout the match, Germany showcased their attacking prowess with 10 shots on target compared to Scotland's none. Possession heavily favored Germany, maintaining control of the ball for 73% of the match and denying Scotland any significant chances.
With this victory, Germany also set a record for the largest margin of victory in an international tournament match at the Allianz Arena, surpassing their previous best performances. The win sets a strong tone for Germany as they prepare to face Hungary in their next match on June 19th, while Scotland will seek redemption against Switzerland.
The standout performance of the match was awarded to Jamal Musiala, reflecting his pivotal role in Germany's dominant display.
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