The Germany U21s national team celebrated a 4-0 victory over Finland’s U21s this evening. In their second European qualification match in Essen, Horst Hrubesch’s got off to an electric start, scoring three goals in the opening 27 minutes through Leroy Sané, Davie Selke and Joshua Kimmich. Sané wrapped up the win in the second half with a goal in injury time.
Sané und Selke seemed in great spirits after the game, and not just because of their goals. “When you score two goals and assist another, you have to be happy,” said Schalke’s young talent. Strike partner Selke also appeared full of confidence. “We went about our plan brilliantly. We have a huge amount of individual quality on the pitch and we know each other’s game well.”
Germany lie second in Group 7 for the 2017 EUROS with two wins and a goal difference of +6, behind Austria who dispatched of Azerbaijan convincingly 7-0 and currently have maximum points from three games.
4675 fans flocked to the stadium in Essen to see the Germany team entertain with exciting, attacking football. The attacking line of Sané, Leon Goretzka, Kimmich and Julian Brandt impressed with their silky passing and high tempo. It took just three minutes before Sané tested the Finnish keeper Ortso Virtanen, though on this occasion the guests kept him out. Bayern midfielder Kimmich followed up with the next attack, linking up with Brandt before playing a delightful ball across the goal. Unfortunately there was no one there to finish off the chance. Jeremy Toljan and Brandt played a one-two, before to former picked out Sané free at the far post. From 10 yards out there was only going to be one outcome: 1-0 to Germany.
Germany attack tear Finland apart
Immediately afterwards, Youness Rahimi had the chance to equalise, but was denied by Timo Wellenreuther. The Majorcan pulled of a spectacular save to deny the hosts from close range. The save proved crucial, as just sixty seconds later the ball was in the back of the Finish net once more. After an immaculate cross from Sané, Selke the defender elegantly in the box and finished passed Virtanen with ease.
Sané, Brandt and Co. continued to dazzle the defence and were rewarded with a third goal through Kimmich, who finished off from Brandt’s low cross. Shortly afterwards, the Finish keeper denied the fourth goal, before Brandt and Selke each had chances to increase the lead. Finland had the chance to pull themselves back into the game just before the break, but Simon Skrabb was unable to finish off Rahimi’s excellent pass.
Dominated possession and opponent
Hrubesch brought on Serge Gnabry for Brandt at the start of the second half. The lively Selke had a thumping shot deflected over the goal early on, before he then headed over from the resulting corner. Finland refused to give up and sought their chances in attack. Wellenreuther had been beaten by Skrabb’s attempt, but the acrobatic Niklas Süle from Hoffenheim pulled off a last-ditch clearance off the goal line.
Germany controlled the rest of the game comfortably. Substitute Max Meyer made an instant impact setting up Schalke teammate Sané, whose shot from just inside the box brushed the outside of the far post. Maximilian Arnold also settled into the game quickly following his late substitution, playing Gnabry through with a cheeky back-heel. The West Bromwich Albion attacker was unable to convert the chance from close range, however. Sané made up for it in injury time, scoring his second to seal a highly deserved 4-0 win.
Horst Hrubesch’s face the Faroe Islands on Tuesday (18:30) in their next qualifier in Torshavn.
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The Germany U21s national team celebrated a 4-0 victory over Finland’s U21s this evening. In their second European qualification match in Essen, Horst Hrubesch’s got off to an electric start, scoring three goals in the opening 27 minutes through Leroy Sané, Davie Selke and Joshua Kimmich. Sané wrapped up the win in the second half with a goal in injury time.
Sané und Selke seemed in great spirits after the game, and not just because of their goals. “When you score two goals and assist another, you have to be happy,” said Schalke’s young talent. Strike partner Selke also appeared full of confidence. “We went about our plan brilliantly. We have a huge amount of individual quality on the pitch and we know each other’s game well.”
Germany lie second in Group 7 for the 2017 EUROS with two wins and a goal difference of +6, behind Austria who dispatched of Azerbaijan convincingly 7-0 and currently have maximum points from three games.
4675 fans flocked to the stadium in Essen to see the Germany team entertain with exciting, attacking football. The attacking line of Sané, Leon Goretzka, Kimmich and Julian Brandt impressed with their silky passing and high tempo. It took just three minutes before Sané tested the Finnish keeper Ortso Virtanen, though on this occasion the guests kept him out. Bayern midfielder Kimmich followed up with the next attack, linking up with Brandt before playing a delightful ball across the goal. Unfortunately there was no one there to finish off the chance. Jeremy Toljan and Brandt played a one-two, before to former picked out Sané free at the far post. From 10 yards out there was only going to be one outcome: 1-0 to Germany.
Germany attack tear Finland apart
Immediately afterwards, Youness Rahimi had the chance to equalise, but was denied by Timo Wellenreuther. The Majorcan pulled of a spectacular save to deny the hosts from close range. The save proved crucial, as just sixty seconds later the ball was in the back of the Finish net once more. After an immaculate cross from Sané, Selke the defender elegantly in the box and finished passed Virtanen with ease.
Sané, Brandt and Co. continued to dazzle the defence and were rewarded with a third goal through Kimmich, who finished off from Brandt’s low cross. Shortly afterwards, the Finish keeper denied the fourth goal, before Brandt and Selke each had chances to increase the lead. Finland had the chance to pull themselves back into the game just before the break, but Simon Skrabb was unable to finish off Rahimi’s excellent pass.
Dominated possession and opponent
Hrubesch brought on Serge Gnabry for Brandt at the start of the second half. The lively Selke had a thumping shot deflected over the goal early on, before he then headed over from the resulting corner. Finland refused to give up and sought their chances in attack. Wellenreuther had been beaten by Skrabb’s attempt, but the acrobatic Niklas Süle from Hoffenheim pulled off a last-ditch clearance off the goal line.
Germany controlled the rest of the game comfortably. Substitute Max Meyer made an instant impact setting up Schalke teammate Sané, whose shot from just inside the box brushed the outside of the far post. Maximilian Arnold also settled into the game quickly following his late substitution, playing Gnabry through with a cheeky back-heel. The West Bromwich Albion attacker was unable to convert the chance from close range, however. Sané made up for it in injury time, scoring his second to seal a highly deserved 4-0 win.
Horst Hrubesch’s face the Faroe Islands on Tuesday (18:30) in their next qualifier in Torshavn.
