Germany National Football Team Vs Scotland National Football Team Timeline

Germany started strong and looked in control from the outset, however McTominay became involved in an altercation with Andrich that resulted in his receiving a yellow card.

Musiala danced through and passed off to Gundogan who headed it towards goal with Angus Gunn making an excellent save. Germany were close again when Gross unleashed from 25 yards out.

In this article, we will discuss the main points of Germany National Football Team Vs Scotland National Football Team Timeline.

Germany Starting XI:

Scotland Starting XI:

For a detailed breakdown of the match, including substitutes and match events, you can refer to the official UEFA report.

The first match

Germany opened their Euro 2024 campaign with a 5-1 victory against Scotland, featuring young stars Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz scoring early goals to put Germany in control with an unstoppable performance, terrifying Scotland and seeing Ryan Porteous sent off for his reckless tackle on Ilkay Gundogan.

Germany’s offensive play is truly impressive as they move the ball around quickly and force Scotland into errors. A superb move by Sane sees him break down the right flank before darting into shooting position – only for his attempt to miss completely.

Scotland try to find their feet but are unable to break through the German defence and soon find themselves chasing shadows. On the left wing Thomas Muller attempted to pass Kieran Tierney but was forced wide and his cross was cut out by Angus Gunn.

German players begin to gain control of the match as Joshua Kimmich on the right takes control, taking one touch before sending in a low cross which is easily dealt with. With some luck and some skill from Musiala in the box, Musiala scores his maiden goal of this tournament!

14 minutes: Scotland players appear roiled by Germany’s opening goal. Che Adams moves over to the left flank to make room for Lawrence Shankland, but his crosses prove ineffective against their strong Germany defense. 16 minutes: Scotland attempt to play out from their backfield fails when working it to Christie on the left, only for Rudiger to quickly regain possession before winning it back himself.

23 mins: Germany take an early lead when they move up the pitch and Sane on the edge of the area receives the ball and attempts to curl it into the top corner – but fails by quite some distance.

German sub Emre Can almost adds another goal on his debut when he finds himself through on goal but Gunn saves with his legs.

The second match

At Euro 2024’s opening match at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany is facing Scotland. Scotland are expected to send out their Tartan Army in force in Bavarian capital and Steve Clarke is hoping for a result against Julian Nagelsmann’s side who have struggled at major tournaments, with two group stage exits sandwiched around an underwhelming European Championship performance two years ago.

As players take to the pitch, national anthems are being played and sung. Scottish players appear more animated as they hope to cause an upset against Germany; meanwhile, Germans seem focused and composed as they step onto the pitch.

Germany are starting to dominate this game. They hold 70% possession and are creating chances at will. Kai Havertz scored their first goal from a penalty kick and Germany are still looking for more goals as they press forward with aggressive attacks while Angus Gunn has made several key saves in this contest.

After the break Germany continued their surge forward and Rudiger forced Gunn into a diving save with a long-range effort that forced another penalty after Ryan Porteous challenged Mario Gotze, which Havertz converted for Germany to take an insurmountable lead.

As Germany was such an overwhelming force in this matchup, only extraordinary efforts from Scotland could prevent a heavy defeat. Though they made some effort and showed fight late on, Germany won 5-1. This match was also marked by numerous controversial referee decisions, including red card for Ryan Porteous and an offside decision against Scott McTominy. Overall, it was an unimpressive start for Scotland and will make qualifying from their group difficult; they must win all remaining matches while hoping other teams drop points so as to advance to the knockout stage. They will next take on Switzerland and Hungary in two more matches within this group.

The third match

As Scotland prepares to invade Munich in force, their 200,000-strong Tartan Army gathers at Munich’s Allianz Arena to watch their opening match against Germany – one that would vault them higher up the world rankings if won – Germany remains favored to claim victory here; nevertheless Scotland manager Steve Clarke remains hopeful his side can achieve an unexpected triumph against their hosts.

Scotland have never won their European Championship opener – losing 1-0 against the Netherlands in 1992 and then drawing 0-0 four years later – and losing Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka early is certainly a blow, although key players like Serge Gnabry and Timo Werner are absent due to injuries.

Scotland struggled in the opening half to penetrate Germany’s final third. Angus Gunn made some impressive saves while their defensive formation held firm.

After halftime however, things changed rapidly. Florian Wirtz found himself on his own again and fired in a low shot towards goal which was parried by Angus Gunn but went over the bar. However, there was then a major surprise as Ryan Porteous was shown a red card for colliding into Ilkay Gundogan which could prove costly for Scotland at any major tournament since Craig Burley in 1998 – it could cost them dearly in terms of points won and lost in tournament play.

74 minutes: Kai Havertz nearly make it 5-0! A balletic dribble by Havertz puts him into the box but instead opts for passing to Jamal Musiala who takes one touch before unleashing a fierce shot that just misses its mark on goal.

Scottish fans in the stands were thrilled at witnessing their team playing well against their opponent – only for that joy to quickly dissipate when Joshua Kimmich played in Volland for Fullkrug to score again! But Fullkrug would get his second goal of the night thanks to Kimmich on the right wing.

The fourth match

Germany is all but out of sight as they take a commanding 4-0 lead against Scotland, who have not attempted a shot all night. Scotland fans in Munich had something to cheer about when a Ryan Christie effort deflected off Antonio Rudiger into their net for an own goal and scored on.

Germany currently leads Opta possession stats with 70% possession and will look to capitalize in the final stages. They hope they can maintain the high-tempo play that they displayed against England and Sweden early on this tournament.

Scotland are eager to get on the scoresheet here and will require a long spell of possession in order to take down Germany on their counterattacks. McTominay attempts to pass forward, but that attempt fails due to Germany quickly counterattacking through Vollkrug on the left flank.

Vollkrug’s first touch after coming on is to rob a defender of their shirt and race into the box, where his low cross tempts Havertz to score, but unfortunately his effort hits off of an upright and rolls behind for a goal kick.

Havertz makes no mistakes from the penalty spot and makes it 5-0 for Germany, leaving Scotland’s players and staff star-struck as Germany’s young stars continue their masterful performance.

Leroy Sane attempts to join in the scoring action but his long-range shot flies over the crossbar.

Scotland last defeated Germany at a major tournament final more than 25 years ago (1-0 vs Zaire in 1974 and 5-2 against New Zealand in 1978). Victory for Steve Clarke’s side would provide them with an outstanding chance to move through Group A and qualify for the knockout stage for the first time, as well as making an early statement of intent at this World Cup – where Germany are poised to claim their fourth successive crown with ease.