Germany see off Northern Ireland to claim first win in the qualifiers | OneFootball

Germany struggled but defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 this Sunday in Cologne, in the 2nd round of Group A of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. With the result, the Germans secure their first points in the competition. Gnabry, Amiri, and Wirtz scored for the home team, while Price scored for the visitors.

How was the match?

The Germans took the lead just six minutes into the game. Gnabry received the ball at speed and chipped it over the goalkeeper, opening the scoring. Northern Ireland, however, equalized in the 33rd minute. Devenny crossed perfectly for Price, who leveled the score.

The match seemed to be heading for a draw until Germany scored the second goal. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Amiri received a pass from Raum and took advantage of a defensive error to find the net. Three minutes later, Wirtz scored a stunning free-kick goal, securing the German victory.

Standings

Germany's next match

Northern Ireland's next match

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