Jamal Musiala and lkay Gündoan scored for the German team, which became the first team to secure a spot in the knockout round of EURO 2024.
At the expense of Hungary in Stuttgart, this victory made it two wins in a row in Group A.
Despite cruising through, it was a difficult game for Germany, but Julian Nagelsmann’s side had to the point of getting the three points, which guaranteed they would essentially complete as a best third-place team in the group stage.
After an even opening, Musiala became the first player to score more than once at this EURO, adding to his strike against Scotland last week by blasting in from close range to give the hosts the lead.
Manuel Neuer also played in his 17th EURO game, matching Gianluigi Buffon of Italy’s goalkeeping record.
Toni Kroos verged on multiplying Germany’s lead ten minutes into the second half but his diverted exertion was torn away by Péter Gulácsi, before Barnabás Varga headed barely over for Hungary.
Maximilian Mittelstädt’s low cross was skillfully stroked into the net by Gündoan to effectively settle the game and secure Germany’s spot in the round of 16.
For the first time in four matches, Germany prevailed over Hungary. They had the most issues in the first 20 minutes after the break, when they were at their best in the 15 minutes before halftime.
Those variances in force generally occur during a competition, however they did well against restrained rivals and their central goal to stay impeccable during the goup stage is well on target after they stayed positive and forceful regardless of going 2-0 up.
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After today, Marco Rossi’s team can hold their heads high, but despite their tenacity and resilience, they lacked that extra bit of quality in front of goal. Rossi discussed a point being the base they could take from this game if they harbor any desires for progression.
Hungary will now play Scotland, and
will be certain of getting a good result on Sunday, but qualification is now liable to be none of their concern.
Stats:
Germany have lost only one of their last 12 EURO group stage matches (W9 D2).
Nagelsmann’s team saved a perfect sheet without precedent for eight EURO matches.
Germany’s complete of seven goals scored in the group stage up to this point implies they have previously beaten their most noteworthy count in an EURO group, the six at EURO 2020, with a game in excess.
Manuel Neuer made his seventeenth EURO appearance, and will go level with Bastian Schweinsteiger on Germany’s unequaled record of 18 should he play against Switzerland.
