Germany Qualifies for Last 16 with 2-0 Victory over Hungary
Goals from Musiala and Gundogan Secure Germany's Progression
Munich, Germany - Germany booked their place in the last 16 of UEFA Euro 2024 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hungary on Sunday.
Musiala Puts Germany Ahead
Jamal Musiala opened the scoring for Germany in the 12th minute. The Bayern Munich midfielder latched on to a pass from Serge Gnabry and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Gundogan Seals the Win
Ilkay Gundogan doubled Germany's lead in the second half. The Manchester City midfielder converted from close range after a cross from Musiala. Musiala had earlier netted Germany's second goal in the 5-1 thrashing of Hungary.
Germany Secures Group F Victory
The win secured top spot in Group F for Germany. They finished with nine points from three games, while Hungary finished bottom with just one point.
UEFA EURO 2024 Match Information
- Date: June 19, 2024
- Location: Allianz Arena, Munich
- Attendance: 55,000
Expert Recap and Game Analysis
In an expert recap of the game, former Germany international Lothar Matthäus praised the performance of Musiala.
"Musiala was outstanding today," said Matthäus. "He created chances for his teammates and scored a great goal himself. He's a player with a big future."
The game was also marked by a controversial incident in the second half. Hungary's Attila Szalai was sent off for a second yellow card after a challenge on Gundogan. The decision was widely criticized by Hungarian fans and commentators.
With the win, Germany advances to the knockout stages of Euro 2024. They will face the runner-up of Group E, which will be determined on Monday.
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