Second game, second win and Germany have one foot in the semi-finals. The U21 team beat Denmark 3-0, three days after beating the Czech Republic 2-0 at the European Championship in Poland. Davie Selke opened the scoring with a sublime curling effort into the top corner in the 53rd minute before goals from defender Marc-Oliver Kempf and substitute Nadiem Amiri ensured a comfortable victory for Stefan Kuntz’s side.
Germany created a number of good chances in the first half in a fast-paced encounter but also had to rely on a solid Julian Pollersbeck to parry away some fine efforts from the Danes.
Since Italy suffered a surprise 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic earlier in group C, the result means Germany top the group with six points ahead of Italy and the Czechs both on three. Denmark are bottom with no points to register. The team’s final group game takes place on Saturday against Italy, only needing a point to guarantee a spot in the semi-finals.
Germany with three chances in eleven minutes
Kuntz made no changes to the side that beat the Czech Republic and it paid off. His side looked dominant from the outset and created three clear-cut chances in just the first eleven minutes of the match. Captain Maximilian Arnold fired just wide of the post from 16 metres out, whilst new Bayern signing Serge Gnabry came close to opening the scoring after a superb through-ball from Max Meyer. Mitchell Weiser also saw his strike narrowly miss the target.
Although Germany continued to dominate, the Danes were not without chances themselves. Andrew Hjulsager was able to pounce on an out-of-position Niklas Stark to find himself alone in front of the Germany goal but Pollersbeck was on-hand to make a fantastic save and keep the score at 0-0.
Selke opens the scoring, Pollersbeck solid at the back
Germany started the second half as they finished the first, taking the game to the opposition and continuing to test the Danish keeper. Their efforts were rewarded when Selke hit it first time from the edge of the box and saw his shot curl beautifully over and into the top corner to break the deadlock.
Denmark responded and had their strongest phase of the match immediately after going a goal down. Pollersbeck had to be alert to make a string of excellent saves and ensure Germany maintained their lead.
Kempf scores decisive goal
Denmark’s attempt to draw level meant they left gaps at the back and Selka punished them, volleying in from a corner after Meyer’s ball in to give Germany a comfortable lead with less than twenty minutes to go.
The Danes looked a beaten side and Amiri hit the nail in the coffin after some fine dribbling and a cool head, sending the keeper the wrong way to make it 3-0.
created by dfb
###more###
Second game, second win and Germany have one foot in the semi-finals. The U21 team beat Denmark 3-0, three days after beating the Czech Republic 2-0 at the European Championship in Poland. Davie Selke opened the scoring with a sublime curling effort into the top corner in the 53rd minute before goals from defender Marc-Oliver Kempf and substitute Nadiem Amiri ensured a comfortable victory for Stefan Kuntz’s side.
Germany created a number of good chances in the first half in a fast-paced encounter but also had to rely on a solid Julian Pollersbeck to parry away some fine efforts from the Danes.
Since Italy suffered a surprise 3-1 defeat to the Czech Republic earlier in group C, the result means Germany top the group with six points ahead of Italy and the Czechs both on three. Denmark are bottom with no points to register. The team’s final group game takes place on Saturday against Italy, only needing a point to guarantee a spot in the semi-finals.
Germany with three chances in eleven minutes
Kuntz made no changes to the side that beat the Czech Republic and it paid off. His side looked dominant from the outset and created three clear-cut chances in just the first eleven minutes of the match. Captain Maximilian Arnold fired just wide of the post from 16 metres out, whilst new Bayern signing Serge Gnabry came close to opening the scoring after a superb through-ball from Max Meyer. Mitchell Weiser also saw his strike narrowly miss the target.
Although Germany continued to dominate, the Danes were not without chances themselves. Andrew Hjulsager was able to pounce on an out-of-position Niklas Stark to find himself alone in front of the Germany goal but Pollersbeck was on-hand to make a fantastic save and keep the score at 0-0.
Selke opens the scoring, Pollersbeck solid at the back
Germany started the second half as they finished the first, taking the game to the opposition and continuing to test the Danish keeper. Their efforts were rewarded when Selke hit it first time from the edge of the box and saw his shot curl beautifully over and into the top corner to break the deadlock.
Denmark responded and had their strongest phase of the match immediately after going a goal down. Pollersbeck had to be alert to make a string of excellent saves and ensure Germany maintained their lead.
Kempf scores decisive goal
Denmark’s attempt to draw level meant they left gaps at the back and Selka punished them, volleying in from a corner after Meyer’s ball in to give Germany a comfortable lead with less than twenty minutes to go.
The Danes looked a beaten side and Amiri hit the nail in the coffin after some fine dribbling and a cool head, sending the keeper the wrong way to make it 3-0.
###more###
