
The Football Faithful
·8 September 2025
Liverpool midfielder Wirtz nets fantastic free-kick for Germany

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·8 September 2025
Florian Wirtz scored a fantastic free-kick as Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup qualification on Sunday.
After a frustrating first-half ended level, Wirtz helped the Germans to an important three points with a moment of magic.
The Liverpool midfielder scored Germany’s third of the night with a fantastic free-kick, curled over the wall and beyond the dive of Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Germany had opened the scoring through Serge Gnabry on seven minutes, but Northern Ireland levelled through West Bromwich Albion youngster Isaac Price. The 21-year-old became the youngest player to reach 10 goals for Northern Ireland, achieving the feat in just 24 caps.
A defensive mix-up allowed Nadiem Amiri to put Germany back in front after half-time, before Wirtz sealed the win in style.
Germany move level on points with Northern Ireland, with both teams three points behind group leaders Slovakia.