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19:05
The second half is on and DFB coach Di Salvo has made three changes: Alidou, Weiper and Martel should turn the result in the second half.
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19:04
Substitution for Germany: Eric Martel
46
19:04
Substitution in Germany: Yannik Keitel
46
19:04
Substitution in Germany: Faride Alidou
46
19:04
Substitution in Germany: Tom Krauss
46
19:03
Substitution for Germany: Nelson Weiper
46
19:03
Substitution for Germany: Jessic Ngankam
46
19:03
Kick-off 2nd half
45+1
18:48
Mid-term conclusion:
The teams say goodbye at half-time. The Czech Republic leads 1-0 against Germany. The Germans are struggling and don’t really get into the game. Creativity and penetrating power are lacking, especially in the last third of the attack. Schade had the greatest chance, but he only scored next to the goal. The Czechs got into the game better and better and were rewarded with a goal from Sejk, who completed an excellent counterattack. Much more must come from Germany in the second round.
45+1
18:47
End of 1st half
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18:46
Official stoppage time (minutes): 1
43
18:43
By the way, Moukoko representative Ngankam is completely out of the game. The Hertha striker has not had any significant offensive actions so far and is not present at all.
42
18:42
Yellow card for Yannik Keitel (Germany)
Keitel sees the next yellow card for a tactical foul in midfield.
39
18:40
Almost 2-0 for the Czech Republic! Karabec circles a free kick from the right half-field to the back post, where Valenta is completely free, but pushes the ball just past the goal to the left – that was close!
38
18:39
Yellow card for Tom Krauss (Germany)
Krauss unpacks his tackle against Karabec and sees the first warning of the game.
37
18:39
Germany starts, but just can’t get through. Schade brings a cross from the right into the penalty area. There Jaros intercepts the ball easily.
36
18:36
Bitter for the DFB team, which has more game shares here. How does Germany react to the setback?
33
18:34
Tooor for the Czech Republic, 1-0 through Václav Sejk
Germany flies its own corner around the ears. The Czech Republic cleared the corner, allowing Kusej to pick up the pace down the left and enter the penalty area. There he pushes across to the second post, where Sejk pushes in from a short distance – the German counter-protection was not right.
32
18:32
Karabec penetrates the penalty area from the right and puts it back in the backcourt to Sejk, who shoots at goal from a tight angle. Atubolu is there and holds the ball.
29
18:31
What is Atubolu doing there? The DFB keeper underestimated a ball that he supposedly saw in goal. However, Karabec grabs the ball in front of the goal line to the left of the goal and brings the ball back to the center. Sejk fires at goal from there, but Atubolu makes up for his mistake and saves the shot to the right.
26
18:26
Stiller takes a corner from the left to the penalty spot, where the ball falls in front of Matriciani’s feet. However, Schalke cannot control the ball and fouls his opponent – free kick for the Czech Republic.
25
18:25
In the last third of the attack, the Germans lack penetration. So far it has only been dangerous through long-range shots.
22
18:22
Great chance for Germany! Again Vagnoman comes to an end from 16 meters, but this time Jaros claps forward. Schade is completely free there, but places the ball just to the left of the post – it has to be in there.
20
18:20
In the parallel game, England leads 1-0 against Israel.
19
18:19
Gabriel gets the ball on the right side and swings inwards. He fires flat at goal from 18 meters – no problem for Atubolu, who can easily pick up the ball.
18
18:18
Netz has a lot of space on the left and brings the cross towards the penalty spot. Hranac is there and clears the ball out of the danger zone with a free shot.
15
18:15
… Stiller takes care of it and circles the ball over the wall in the direction of the right corner. Jaros can steer the ball around the right post with an outstanding flight – otherwise it would have been in!
14
18:14
After a foul on Schade, Germany gets a free kick from a promising position about 18 meters from the opposing goal…
13.
18:13
Things are moving quickly again for the Czech Republic: Sejk is sent on his way with a through ball from his own half. Matriciani wins the running duel and is able to shield the ball just before the penalty area.
11.
18:11
In possession of the ball, the Czechs push far forward and push the Germans back into their own half. Atubolu can easily pick a cross from Karabec from the right out of the air.
8th.
18:09
Germany is the game-determining team in the early minutes and lets the ball circulate through their own ranks. But the Czech Republic are waiting for a counterattack and thus have their first goal: Kusej is sent into the penalty area from the right and fires at the goal from a tight angle. Atubolu can easily parry the ball and then pick it up.
5.
18:07
Germany has the first finish in the game: With just a few contacts, it quickly goes towards the penalty area, where Vagnoman finishes centrally from about 18 meters. His shot just misses to the left.
2.
18:02
Schade gets the ball in his own half and picks up the pace straight away. He penetrates the penalty area from the right, but finds no passing station in the middle.
1.
18:01
The ball rolls. Czech Republic toasts in red jerseys. Germany is in white.
17:55
The teams roll in and the national anthems sound. Can Germany win the second group game and take an important step towards the knockout stages? We’ll find out soon. We look forward to an exciting encounter.
17:28
The match referee is Espen Eskas from Norway. His assistants on the touchline are Jan Erik Engan and Isaak Elias Skjeseth Bashevkin. There is no VAR in this European Championship.
17:28
A look at the statistics: Germany has been ahead in previous encounters. Germany won four of nine games, the Czech Republic only one. The game also ended in a draw four times. However, the highest victory of the German team was a 2:0, so both teams meet on an equal footing.
17:19
Let’s look at the staff: BVB striker Moukoko is on the reserve bench today. Ngankam moves into the storm center for him. Otherwise, coach Di Salvo starts with the same starting XI from the Israel game. On the Czech side, Fukala starts for Cedidla. In addition, Valenta and Karabec start for Kaloc and Sulc.
17:10
With the Czech Republic, an opponent is waiting who played a strong European Championship qualification. In the first group match, however, the Czechs lost 2-0 to favorites England. The Czech Republic made the game much more balanced than previously assumed.
17:08
“They will try to stand deep and take advantage of the counterattack opportunities. I’m expecting an opponent who is as aggressive and strong as Israel,” said Germany coach Di Salvo before the game about opponents from the Czech Republic.
17:05
Germany is going into the tournament as the defending champion and will face the Czech Republic in the second group game today. After an unfortunate start against Israel (1-1), the German team urgently needs a win today to keep qualifying for the finals in their own hands.
16:58
Hello and welcome to Group C of the European U-21 Championship! Germany meets the Czech Republic in the second group game this Sunday evening. The match at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi will kick off at 18:00.