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The German team defeated Ukraine in the Nations League and took the lead in Group A4. Participation in the final tournament is now within reach.
With the 3: 1 (2: 1) the German team climbed to the top of the table, as Spain only scored 1: 1 (0: 1) in Switzerland. On Tuesday (November 17, 2020, 8:45 p.m.) the direct duel with Spain is scheduled in Seville. The German team has a point advantage, a draw would be enough to win the group and thus participate in the final phase of the Nations League.
“It wasn’t that easy. But overall there was a lot of speed on our part in the first half, we had the best game under control,” national coach Joachim Loew told ZDF.
Leon Goretzka said: “It was a very difficult game. In our current situation, you only win help, we did it, so it was a successful night.” After several crown cases in Ukraine, the decision to host the game was only made a few hours before kick-off.
The German team turns the residue into an advantage
Roman Yaremchuk gave Ukraine an early lead: Oleksandr Zubkov prevailed over Robin Koch and Philipp Max, his pass landing on Roman Yaremchuk, who finished from eleven meters (12th).
The German team needed some time, but then they got going and tied. Leon Goretzka captured the ball in midfield and released Leroy Sané, who hit the left corner flat (23). Timo Werner then reunited in Leipzig at his old workplace for the lead: Robin Koch had played Goretzka on the right, who crossed the ball in, where Werner completed his free head (33rd).
Werner rose, Ukraine unlucky
After the break, Germany increased with another goal from Werner.
Ilkay Gündogan cleared Matthias Ginter down the right – Werner used his pass to make it 3-1 (64th).
Ukraine remained dangerous and had very bad luck. In the 52, 76 and 83 the post saved the defeated German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Final tournament in Italy, Holland or Poland
Italy, the Netherlands and Poland have requested to host the final phase of the tournament, which has been moved from May to October due to the coronavirus pandemic. As all three play in Group 1 of League A, the group winners will host the finals. The semi-finals of the final tournament with the four group winners from League A will take place on October 6 and 7, 2021, the final and the game for third place on October 10.
The victory against Ukraine also means that Germany will also play in League A in the Nations League 2022/23, relegation to League B is excluded. Also, Lot 1 is safe for the German team in the World Cup qualification draw. As a result, the team avoids some tough opponents.
Those: sportschau.de
