Before the match, Germany was rated higher and was predicted to win by a large margin over Scotland. And indeed, Germany dominated their opponents, creating opportunities from the very first minutes.

In the 10th minute, Wirtz connected from about 17m, opening the score for the home team after a very simple attack on the right wing and then passing into the middle.

The Scottish goalkeeper got a hand to the ball after Wirtz’s shot but could not avoid conceding a goal.

Just 9 minutes later, it was Musiala’s turn to score after the German team staggered the opponent’s defense. Musiala’s shot was too strong for the away team’s goalkeeper to block.

Germany coordinated very smoothly, causing Scotland to only suffer and continuously concede goals.

At the end of the first half, the German team continued to coordinate smoothly, bringing the ball into the opponent’s penalty area and continuously finishing…

Number 15 Porteous had to foul Havertz, causing the home team to take a penalty and he himself to receive a red card.

On the 11m mark, Havertz easily increased the score to 3-0 and Porteous was sent off.

Playing better than others and leading by 3 goals, in the second half Germany played even easier. In the 68th minute, Niclas Fullkrug celebrated helping the home team lead 4-0.

After many combinations as if there was no one around, the players in white shirts gave Niclas Fullkrug a chance to comfortably finish. He unleashed a powerful shot into the Scottish net.

There was no chance for the Scotland goalkeeper from Niclas Fullkrug’s shot.

It seemed like they would win against Scotland, but in the 87th minute, Germany received a dangerous free kick from Scotland’s left edge, causing Rudiger to score an own goal. But in the 90+3 minute, Can scored to punish Scotland, sealing a crisp 5-1 victory.

Scotland were in deep disappointment. Losing 1-5 in their debut match not only caused them to lose points and suffer a poor goal difference, but also caused their morale to plummet. On the other hand, this resounding victory will add to the morale of the German team, who were under a lot of pressure before the tournament.