A match which looked more like a training session for the Germans tonight! Bosnia and Herzegovina were simply nowhere near a challenge for Die Mannschaft as Germany demolished the Dragons 7-0! Already before the break, it was 3-0 behind Musiala, Kleindienst, and Havertz’s goals. The second half brought the same story, only in these 45 minutes, Nagelsmann’s boys scored four, as Monchengladbach’s forward completed a brace, Florian Wirtz found the net twice, and the sub Leroy Sane threw the last punch.SEVEN heaven in Freiburg 😍🙌#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #NationsLeague #GERBIH📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/rOEodamu8M— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) November 16, 2024 The Germans had already qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, but needed a triumph over the last-placed Bosnia and Herzegovina to secure the top spot. And it did not take much to Julian Nagelsmann’s crew to show “who was the boss.” Already after approximately 80 seconds, Germany organized a good attack through the right flank, the captain Joshua Kimmich crossed the ball inside, and Jamal Musiala sent the header home for 1-0!Twenty-one minutes later, it was 2-0, after Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich shot from the edge of the box and Monchengladbach’s forward Tim Kleindienst deflected the ball into the net! Therefore, already halfway through the first half it was clear that Die Mannschaft would note another triumph – the only unknown thing was the final result. After sealing the victory, the Germans continued playing relaxed football, which brought them the third goal in the 37th minute, when Kai Havertz crowned a hasty counterattack, setting the half-time score.Unlike the first half and two minutes, this time Germany needed five for another goal, as Florian Wirtz sent a wriggly free-kick effort into Nikola Vasilj’s net for 4-0! Seven minutes later, the scorer of fifth was the same, only this time he used Havertz’s assist to pass the ball into the empty net – 5-0! Despite their convincing lead, the Germans showed one of their greatest qualities – inexhaustible hunger for more and more goals.The advantage gave Nagelsmann a chance to make several subs and rest several key players, but also check to which extent he could count on those with less playing time. If there was any doubt, Leroy Sane showed he was up for any task, netting the sixth in the 66th minute, only eight minutes upon stepping on the field. Kleindienst completed a brace thirteen minutes before the end, using Antonio Rudiger’s timely cross – 7-0!For the third straight time when playing at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany recorded a 7-0 triumph. This one sealed the Group 3 top spot and secured a relaxation ahead of the last round and the match against Hungary in Budapest in three days. That will be another chance for Nagelsmann to mix things up and introduce some new names.In Germany’s past five international matches played in the city of Freiburg (including tonight) they have scored 36 goals. 8-2, 7-0, 7-0, 7-0, 7-0 (and counting)— Ben Graham (@bengraham1) November 16, 2024 European football public expected a derby duel, but got nothing similar. Once Hungary staff member, Adam Szalai collapsed and the match was continued, it was clear that the visitors are absent-minded, only waiting for everything to end, so that they could visit their friend in the hospital. The Netherlands, conversely, did the job professionally and won the duel convincingly 4-0. Two penalties – turned into goals by Weghorst and Gakpo – sealed the Hungarians’ fate already before the break. Dumfries and Koopmeiners in the 64th and 86th minute, respectively, set the final score, which takes the Oranje to the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.Secured a spot in the #NationsLeague quarter-finals! 🔐#NothingLikeOranje #NEDHUN pic.twitter.com/nF6bqwCUKF— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) November 16, 2024 Six minutes after the beginning of the other clash of Group 3, the game was suspended since Adam Szalai, the member of the Hungarian staff and former international, suddenly collapsed. The match was continued after a twelve-minute break, but the incident immensely affected the Hungarians.🚨🚨| Don’t scroll without liking this Wout Weghorst goal ♥️Netherlands 1-0 Hungary. #NEDHUNpic.twitter.com/6mzgHMKLIf— Sports PARODY Freak (@parody_freak) November 16, 2024 However, the first thing the ref, Jesus Gil Manzano, did after the break was check VAR for a handball and eventually award a penalty to the Oranje, which Wout Weghorts sent home for the lead – 1-0! Four minutes after the opener, Tijjani Reijners was close to making it 2-0, but Hungary custodian Denes Dibusz managed to deflect his header over the bar.Until the end of the first period, the Dutchmen were entirely in control, wasting decent chances over Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen. And then in the twelfth minute of added time, Zsolt Nagy recklessly tackled Malen, for another spot-kick for the home team and a 2-0 lead thanks to Gakpo’s impeccable effort. The Hungarians seemed very disturbed and absent-minded after everything that had happened, and the Netherlands exploited it to the fullest, taking a convincing lead at the break.Panenka, bicycle kick, alchemy: Cristiano reaches level ‘910’The Hungarians awaited good news during the break, given that Szalai was stable and conscious in the hospital, but the Dutch dominance continued, as Weghorst’s long-distance strike crashed against Dibusz’s bar. Hungary would only occasionally threaten through rare fastbreaks, mainly over Roland Sallai, but their attacks were futile.Nevertheless, their hopes were crushed in the 64th minute, after Denzel Dumfries placed a beautiful first-touch volley into the bottom right corner of rivals’ goal, making it 3-0. Even the third Netherlands goal did not wake up Hungary, as the home team was closer to the fourth, than the visitors to their first. Weghorst and Noa Lang wasted their chances, but Juventus’ Teun Koopmeiners took no prisoners in the 86th minute, rattling a powerful header into the net – 4-0!After the initial shock, the Hungarians were not in the mood for playing football and, having that in mind, this convincing defeat is understandable altogether. The Oranje booked their quarter-finals ticket with this victory, while Hungary will wait for next Friday’s draw and the opponent in the relegation play-off.UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE – GROUP STAGEDivision AThursday Belgium – Italy 0-1 (0-1)/Tonali 11/France – Israel 0-0Friday Denmark – Spain 1-2 (0-1)/Isaksen 84 – Oyarzabal 15, Perez 58/Portugal – Poland 5-1 (0-0)/Leao 59, Cristiano 72 pen, 87, Bruno 80, Neto 83 – Marczuk 88/Scotland – Croatia 1-0 (0-0)/McGinn 86/Switzerland – Serbia 1-1 (0-0)/Amdouni 78 – Terzic 88/Saturday Germany – B&H 7-0 (3-0)/Musiala 2, Kleindienst 23, 79, Havertz 37, Wirtz 50, 57, Sane 66/Netherlands – Hungary 4-0 (2-0)/Weghorst 21 pen, Gakpo 45+12 pen, Dumfries 64, Koopmeiners 86/Sunday 22.45: (3.40) Italy (3.35) France (2.30)Division BThursday Kazakhstan – Austria 0-2 (0-2)/Baumgartner 15, Gregoritsch 25/Greece – England 0-3 (0-1)/Watkins 7, Vlachodimos 78 og, Jones 83/R.Ireland – Finland 1-0 (1-0)/Ferguson 45/Slovenia – Norway 1-4 (1-2)/Sesko 21 pen – Nusa 4, 59, Haaland 45, Hauge 82/Saturday Georgia – Ukraine 1-1 (0-1)/Mikautadze 76 – Kvirkvelia 7 og/Montenegro – Iceland 0-2 (0-0)/Oskarsson 74, Johanesson 89/Turkey – Wales 0-0Albania – Czech R. 0-0Sunday 20.00: (1.22) England (6.25) R.Ireland (14.0)***odds are subject to change***
