Duel it drops! The Iron Eagle defeated the reigning champion Portugal 4-2.
Euro 2020, Group F at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, June 19, “old champion” Portugal lost to the hosts. “Iron Eagle” Germany 2-4
Germany hosts use a 3-4-3 system, starting 11 players, consisting of: Manuel Neuer, Matthias Ginter, Mats Hummels, Antonio Rudiger, Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan, Toni Kroos, Robin Gosens, Kai Havertz, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry.
While Portugal plays a 4-3-3 system, the first 11 players are: Rui Patricio, Rafael Guerrero, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Nelson Semedo, B. Runo Fernandes, William Carvalho, Danilo, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota, Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the first match Portugal defeated Hungary 3-0 while Germany lost 0-1 to France.
Only 5 minutes to start the game, Germany made a terrifying attack. can pass the ball to the net From the moment Thomas Muller opened the ball from the right and Robin Gosens struck from the far post, but Serge Gnabry, who had tried to play the ball earlier, was in the offside position. so it’s not a door
After that, the Iron Eagle continued to make the attacking game hoping to score goals. because want to win for 3 important points
In the 9th minute, Kai Havertz hit the ball straight into the box, but Rui Pratricio, the Portuguese goalkeeper, fell to the receiver.
In the 15th minute, Portugal got a goal up from captain Cristiano Ronaldo, with a quick counter-attack from his own, Bernardo Silva opened a long cross for Diogo Jota inside the box. Blame Jota’s chest before passing Ronaldo to charge the net.
It was Ronaldo’s third goal in the tournament. And it’s Ronaldo’s 107th goal in international service. The other two missing will equal the all-time record of ex-Iranian striker Ali Daei.
In the 18th minute, Robin Gosens tried to shoot from far from the left side. Hope to equalize for the Iron Eagle but still not past Rui Patricio
25 minutes Serge Gnabry tried to turn the ball into the middle. but no teammates to charge The ball fell behind
Despite Germany’s hard-hitting efforts to equalize, Rui Patricio and the Portuguese defender did not miss out.
At 35 minutes, the Iron Eagle’s effort finally paid off. Gosens receives the ball from the left side of the penalty area. A flick in the middle for Kai Havertz, who raced with Ruben Dias, eventually hitting Dias into his own goal. Both teams tied 1-1.
After another 3 minutes, the Iron Eagle successfully overtook a 2-1 lead from a systematic pass. Before the final stroke, Joshua Kimmich broke the ball back in from the back line, Rafael Guerrero blocked the ball.
With the lead, Portugal’s defensive line began to falter. While Germany was trying to attack hard. While the old champion tried to rely on the counter-attack.
Finally, there were no more goals, the first half ended, Germany led 2-1.
The second half started with just six minutes, and Germany escaped 3-1 as Thomas Muller flicked the ball into the box. Gosens slams the ball into the middle. Havertz charged in without fail.
54 min Portugal get a free kick in front of the penalty area. Ronaldo hits the crossbar.
In the 60th minute, Germany led 4-1 when Joshua Kimmich opened the ball from the right side for Gosens to head for an unmarked header.
67 minutes Portugal successfully restored the goal. from the free-kick The ball pretended to fall off the back. But Ronaldo still jumped the ball back for Diogo Jota to charge the range. The former champ chased after 2-4.
After that, the Iron Eagles focused on possession, reducing the speed of the game as Portugal tried to find more attacking moments in hopes of regaining the goal.
In the 78th minute, Portugal got a chance to win a goal from a 25-yard shot from Renato Sanchez that unfortunately hit the post.
81 minutes Leon Goretzka, the substitute, drags the ball alone. before stealing a chicken far from around the penalty area The ball flew over the beam a bit.
88 min Portugal’s Nelson Semedo attempted to pass Ronaldo in the box but Nicklas Sule intervened.
At the end of the game there are no additional goals. The game ended, Germany defeated Portugal 4-2.
As a result of this match, both teams have equal 3 points, but the Iron Eagles are 2nd, Portugal 3rd because their head-to-head record is better. The leader of the group is France with 4 points and Hungary with 1 point in the final.
last match of the group Germany will meet with Hungary. Portugal meets France.
