Germany opened Euro 2024 with a crushing victory against Scotland, winning 5-1 at the Allianz Stadium in Munich. Among the scorers, Wirtz, Musiala, Havertz, Füllkrug and Emre Can stood out, while Rüdiger’s own goal marked the only Scottish goal.
A spectacular start for the hosts
On the evening of June 14, Germany proved to be one of the favorites of the tournament, dominating Scotland with a brilliant performance. The team coached by Julian Nagelsmann showed a fluid and incisive game, leaving little space for the opponents to organize themselves. The opening goal came in the 11th minute thanks to Wirtzfollowed by a splendid action of Musiala in 20th, considered the best in the field. Havertz he scored the third goal from a penalty just before the end of the first half.
Scotland’s hopes were dashed when Porteous was sent off in the 45th minute. In the second half Füllkrug and Emre Can consolidated the German lead, closing the match on a round 5-1.
The scoreboard
Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstädt; Andrich (46′ Gross), Kroos (80′ Emre Can); Musiala (73′ Müller), Gundogan, Wirtz (63′ Sané); Havertz (63′ Füllkrug). Ct. Nagelsmann
Scotland (5-4-1): Gunn; Ralston, Porteous, Hendry, Tierney (77′ McKenna), Robertson; McTominay, Christie (82′ Shankland), McGregor (67′ Gilmour), McGinn (67′ McLean); Adams (46′ Hanley). Ct. Clarke
Networks: 11′ Wirtz (G), 20′ Musiala (G), 45′ pen. Havertz (G), 68′ Füllkrug (G), 88′ aut. Rüdiger (S), 93′ Can (G)
Expelled: 45′ Porteous (S)
A historic debut for VAR
Another notable element of the inaugural match was theinnovative use of VAR. For the first time in a top-level tournament, a decision VAR was explained directly to the audience on the stadium screens. This trial, recently announced by UEFAaims to increase transparency and understanding of arbitral decisions.
The Europeans come alive
Today, 15 June, the most intense days of Euro 2024 begin with three matches a day until 26 June. The matches will be played at 3.00pm, 6.00pm and 9.00pm, involving the teams from the six groups. The first and second-placed teams in each group, together with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of 16.
Today’s program includes Hungary-Switzerland at 3:00 pm, Spain-Croatia to 6 p.m., e.g Italy-Albania to 9pm. Hungary-Switzerland will complete the first round of Group A matches, while Spain-Croatia and Italy-Albania will kick off the competitions in Group B, considered one of the most competitive of the tournament.
Where to watch the Euro 2024 matches on TV
The European Championship matches will be broadcast in full on the channels of Sky and streaming on Now and Sky Go. La Rai will broadcast all Italy’s matches and some group stage matches free-to-air. Today, Spain-Croatia will be visible on Rai 2 at 6pm, while Hungary-Switzerland will only be available on Sky channels. Italy-Albania will be broadcast on both Rai 1 and Sky channels.
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