Turkey spoils coach Nagelsmann’s campaign on home soil with friendly win over Germany
Turkey beat Euro 2024 hosts Germany 3-2 in an international friendly on Saturday, giving Turkish coach Julian Nagelsmann his first start in his home country since taking over as head coach last September. appeared on the land. .
Germany is working hard to develop a team that can compete strongly on home soil at next year’s World Cup, but there is still a long way to go as the team’s inconsistent defense remains a major cause for concern.
Germany started strongly and took the lead in the fifth minute through attacking midfielder Kai Havertz, who converted a pass from Leroy Sane in front of 70,000 spectators. Abnormal performance at the left back position.
The collective painting of the German national team and Havertz’s fingerprints on the first goal #friendlymatch #germany_turkey pic.twitter.com/qs06sloftB
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The visitors capitalized on a series of defensive errors by their opponents and responded with a brace in first-half stoppage time from Fedy Kadioglu and 18-year-old former Bayern Munich youth player Kenan Yildiz in the 38th minute. . half.
Three minutes after the start of the second half, Florian Wirtz scored a solo goal, and Niklas Volkrug equalized the score with a low shot. This was his 12th international match for the German team. The 10th goal in the game.
Turkey, who have already qualified for next year’s European Championships, refused to accept a draw as Salih Ozcan hit the post and the visitors scored through Havertz in the 70th minute through Youssef Sarri. A penalty was awarded for handball.
Germany will face Austria in another international friendly next Tuesday.
