da apostebet： Musiala scored his second goal of Euro 2024 and Gundogan dominated as Germany secured safe passage into the knockout rounds
da doce： Julian Nagelsmann's Germany knew that a win over Hungary would send them into the knockout rounds of Euro 2024 on Wednesday evening, and they managed to get that victory despite a gutsy display from their opponents.
Germany opened the scoring after 22 minutes, as Jamal Musiala was found in the box by Ilkay Gundogan after some chaotic Hungarian defending, and finished calmly.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was perhaps busier than he might have expected, having to react to deny Dominik Szoboszlai from a free-kick, and Hungary thought they had an equaliser late in the first half, only for Roland Sallai's goal to be ruled out by VAR.
Despite a spirited performance in the opening stages of the second period, Germany put the game to bed in the 67th minute, as Gundogan finished a brilliant passing move to rubber-stamp the hosts' passage into the last 16.
Joshua Kimmich did have to clear off the line late on as Hungary looked for a way back into the game, but they were unable to break down Nagelsmann's side.
GOAL rates Germany's players from Stuttgart…
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Manuel Neuer (5/10):
Excellent early tackle to deny Szalai and needed to react to Szoboszlai's free-kick. Almost let his hard work go to waste late on as he failed to claim a looping ball and needed to be rescued by Kimmich.
Joshua Kimmich (6/10):
More effective going forward than he was in defence. Barely wasted a pass in possession but was beaten more than once on his flank. Managed to clear off the line late on to prevent a grandstand finish.
Antonio Rudiger (6/10):
Booked in the first half but stood up well to Hungary's press. Rarely beaten one-on-one.
Jonathan Tah (6/10):
Always willing to put his body on the line and did so repeatedly.
Maximilian Mittelstadt (7/10):
Got forward when he could and was diligent defensively. Assisted Gundogan's second goal with a smart cutback.
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Robert Andrich (6/10):
Broke up play repeatedly and was consistently impressive in reading the game.
Toni Kroos (7/10):
Still capable of running a game in midfield. His passing radar is frankly ridiculous; he never seems to give the ball away.
Ilkay Gundogan (8/10):
Never gave up on a loose ball in the box and subsequently assisted Musiala. Floated between the lines, much to Hungary's confusion and scored Germany's second with a sweeping finish. Outstanding.
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Jamal Musiala (8/10):
Scored his second goal of the tournament with a cool close-range finish. Later found the side-netting with a sublime effort. Hungary never worked out how to stop him. A performance of the highest quality.
Kai Havertz (5/10):
Didn't have much sight of goal but stretched Hungary. Always willing to run in behind but a frustrating afternoon in terms of chances. Subbed before the hour.
Florian Wirtz (6/10):
Some exceptional touches, and kept Hungary guessing by switching wings. Faded as the game went on, and was replaced by Leroy Sane in the second half.
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Niclas Fullkrug (5/10):
Replaced Havertz as Nagelsmann went for the kill. Barely had an opportunity to get a shot off, though.
Leroy Sane (6/10):
Replaced Wirtz. Forced one good save from Gulacsi.
Emre Can (6/10):
On for Andrich at 2-0 and made a vital headed clearance under his own crossbar to keep Germany's clean sheet intact.
Chris Fuhrich (5/10):
Replaced Musiala. One wild shot but barely impacted the game beyond that.
Denis Undav (N/A)
On for Gundogan late on.
Julian Nagelsmann (7/10):
Germany may have made heavy weather of the first half but they have secured qualification for the last 16, sustained no injuries and kept a clean sheet – even if Hungary did give them a scare. Nagelsmann couldn't have asked for any more.