by Daniel Inyang 1F |
On Monday 7th September Germany played Scotland at Hampden Park. The game was sensational.
It was also occasionally breathless at times! The world champions got off with a close call but managed to win 3-2. Thomas Muller scored the opening goal in the 18th minute and ten minutes later Manuel Neuer punched the ball away only for it to bounce off Mats Hummels for an own goal. Muller got in another goal before long. James McArthur scored just before the half time whistle to equalize and make it 2-2. There was only one goal in the 2nd half from Ilkay Gundogan in the 54th minute as the ball found its way into the Scottish net again, much to the joy of the few German supporters. Mario Götze should have settled the game a few minutes from full time but hit the ball over the bar.
“We are still in this, trust me” says Gordon Strachan the Scotland manager. “If we play like we did today with the same determination and a wee bit of luck, we’ll make it there.” Low cut a contented figure. “It was anything but easy” he said. “Scotland put men behind the ball, used long balls, and were hoping for dead-ball situations in front of our box. We didn’t allow the Scots any chances from open play. It was a fully deserved win.”
Possession wise Germany had 70% to Scotland’s 30%. Scotland had one shot off target and three that were on target. Germany had six shots off target and seven shots on target. Scotland had 14 fouls to Germany’s seven fouls. However, Scotland had only three offsides to Germany’s four offsides. Each team both had two corners in the match. Germany was disallowed two goals but the officials were right. Scotland’s hopes now lie in the play-off route, a matter not helped by the Republic of Irelands defeat of Georgia.
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