⏰ Wake-up call for the DFB team: Northern Ireland make the first statement | OneFootball

The atmosphere at Windsor Park in Belfast is heated. National coach Julian Nagelsmann had already warned before the match against Northern Ireland. In the opening minutes of this crucial World Cup qualifier, the German national team seems somewhat impressed.

In the 14th minute, the hosts landed the first punch. After a free-kick cross from their own half, taken by keeper Peacock-Farrell, Ballard headed the ball on at the edge of the box to McNair, who then, completely unmarked, failed to beat Baumann in goal.

On the rebound, Reid finished under the crossbar. But the flag immediately went up. The offside position was correctly spotted earlier.

Nevertheless, it was a wake-up call for Germany, and Northern Ireland feels the energy that keeps surging from the 18,000 spectators. Here, every won tackle and every clearance is celebrated just as much as a goal of their own.

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