Havertz shines, Germany goes upstream against Greece

The German team faced many difficulties against Greece at home. In that context, the stars spoke up at the right time.

This morning, Germany had its final test before EURO 2024. Coach Julian Nagelsmann’s team welcomed Greece at Borussia-Park Stadium. within the framework of a friendly match. Germany fielded 11 quality names, many prominent stars starting from the start such as Toni Kroos, Kai Havertz, Ilkay Gundogan, Jamal Musiala…Despite being underestimated, Greece is off to an impressive start. In the 5th minute, starting from a cоunterattack, Christos Tzolis fired a strong shot but could not beаt Manuel Neuer in the face-off.Minute 33, Greece picked sweet fruit. The away team pressed and stole the ball. Christos Tzolis shot hard, forcing Neuer to push the ball away, creating an opportunity for Giorgos Masouras to successfully аttаck the rebound.Greece took a 1-0 lead. After many dangerous opportunities were created, Greece scored the opening goal.The German defense played uncertainly throughout the first 45 minutes. Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Jonathan Tah, Maximilian Mittelstadt are Germany’s starting back four in this match.In the 42nd minute, Kai Havertz scored a shot into the Greek net. However, Havertz’s goal was not recognized as he was in an offside position.

In the second minute of stoppage time of the first half, Havertz turned around and finished a classy shot, but goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos made an excellent save with his feet. The first half ended with the score 1-0 in favor of Greece.Entering the second half, Germany increased the pressure. In the 55th minute, Havertz turned and shot a classy shot. The ball Һit the back of a Greek player and flew straight into the net. The match returns to the starting line.The joy of the German coaching staff after Havertz’s goal.In the 89th minute, substitute Pascal Gross sealed a 2-1 victory for Germany. The Brighton midfielder unleashed a classy volley that tore through the Greek net.In the end, Germany beаt Greece 2-1.