Germany beats Italy and qualifies for Nations League semi-final
After opening 3-0 in the first half, the German team suffers an equalizer in injury time, but guarantees qualification and now faces Portugal
GAME WORTHY OF FOUR-TIME CHAMPIONS!
What a match! In a duel worthy of the history of these teams, Germany and Italy drew 3-3, but the spot went to the Germans, who won the first game 2-1 and advanced with an aggregate score of 5-4.
The first half was a show for Germany, who dominated and opened up a 3-0 lead with goals from Kimmich, Kleindienst and Musiala. It seemed like the game was over, but Italy came back ready to change the script. Kean scored twice, and in injury time, Raspadori converted a penalty and made it all even. Despite the impressive comeback, the Germans secured their place and will now face Portugal in the Nations League semi-finals.
GERMANY’S BIZARRE GOAL
The second goal began with a beautiful cross from Rüdiger, Kleindienst headed the ball with skill to the right corner, but Donnarumma made a great save. The Italian goalkeeper, however, stopped to complain along with his teammates, and that was when the punishment came. Showing intelligence, Kimmich took the corner kick quickly, catching the entire defense by surprise. Musiala, alone in the six-yard box, only had the task of pushing it into the net—the easiest goal of the day.
THE GAME
My friends, what a massacre by Germany! From the first whistle, the home team suffocated Italy, who barely saw the ball. The pressure started in the first 20 seconds and continued without respite. The first goal came in the 29th minute, when Kleindienst was brought down in the area and Kimmich coolly converted the penalty. But Germany didn’t let up. In the 36th minute, Kimmich took a quick corner kick while Donnarumma and the Italian defense were still complaining about a possible foul, and Musiala only had to push the ball into the net. And there was more! In the 44th minute, Kimmich crossed perfectly for Kleindienst to head in and score the third. With that, the aggregate score was already 6-1. Could Italy still dream of a comeback? Hardly… It seemed like another nightmare, but wasn’t it true that they almost did?
SECOND TIME OF THE REACTION!
After the break, Italy finally woke up. Just 3 minutes in, Kean took advantage of a mistake by the German defense, stole the ball and kicked beautifully to reduce the score. Germany seemed slower, and the Italians grew in the game. At 23 minutes, Kean scored again and raised hopes of a comeback. At 30 minutes, the referee awarded a penalty to Italy for a foul on Di Lorenzo , but after a VAR review, he overturned the decision. Germany then pressed again, and the game was open, back and forth. But in injury time, VAR stepped in once again and caught a handball by the German defender inside the area. Penalty for Italy! Raspadori scored with skill and tied the match at 3-3. Despite the incredible comeback, the aggregate score was 5-4 for the Germans, who secured their place in the semifinals.
SEMIFINAL
Now, Germany will face Portugal, who advanced with an aggregate of 4 to 3. The Nations League semi-final duel is scheduled for June
