Germany is playing game against Italy – Diepresse.com
With the first victory in Italy, Germany has opened the door to the first participation in the final Four of the Nations League for 39 years.
After early behind, the DFB-Elf The quarter-final first leg in Milan 2-1 on Thursday, the return game will take place in Dortmund on Sunday. Defending champion Spain won a 2-2 against the Netherlands in Rotterdam thanks to a late goal. Croatia beat France 2-0 in Split, Denmark defeated Portugal at home 1-0.
Germany competed in personnel in the San Siro, Italy Should set a sign early. Sandro Tonali scored in the 9th minute for the eleven of Luciano Spalletti. Germany had more possession and looked for the gap in Italy's defensive. But the blue remained more dangerous. Oliver Baumann, promoted to number one, had to intervene more often than his counterpart Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Julian Nagelsmann brought Tim Kleindienst into play after the half -time break. The Rochade should be worthwhile immediately. The Mönchengladbach striker was on the spot after a Kimmich flank (49th). Kimmich posted another assist, his corner kick headed into the DFB-Belon Goretzka returned to the stitches from an acute angle (76th). If Germany succeeds in the final Four, this will be held in Munich and Stuttgart in early June.
Spain wavered, but did not fall
The European champion also presented early in Rotterdam. Nico Williams scored after preliminary work by Lamine Yamal and Pedro, less than ten minutes were played. Oranje managed to equalize by Cody Gakpo 20 minutes later after the Spaniards could not clarify a cross. Tijjani Reijnders finally turned the game upside down not minute after returning from the cabin. The Spaniards wavered that the first competitive defeat in two years (March 2023) emerged. According to red for defender Jorrel Hato (82nd), the task for the Dutch was not easier. Mikel Merino finally dusted in the 93rd minute to 2: 2 after keeper Barten Breitgen could not catch a Williams shot.
Croatia causes the favorite French. Andrej Kramaric failed in the 8th minute with a penalty on the foot defense of France Mike Maignan. Then the Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved his team against Kylian Mbappe from the deficit. A minute later, Ante Budimir struck for the first time for the National League finalist of the previous year. Ivan Perisic prepared the 1-0, the 36-year-old shot the 2-0 in added time of the first half. France vehemently tried to achieve the connection goal in the second 45 minutes. Livakovic could not be conquered.
Ronaldo and Portugal go away empty -handed
Cristiano Ronaldo went empty in his 218th game for Portugal. The game was initially marked by the goalkeepers. Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel showed a strong idea that Portugal's Diogo Costa even parried a penalty of Christian Eriksen (24th). The Scandinavians finally rewarded themselves a quarter of an hour before the end. The Rasmus Höjlund, which was not blessed with self -confidence at Manchester United, pressed a cross across the line (78th). The former Sturm Graz attacker had been substituted for Mika Biereth less than ten minutes before.
