Germany 4-0 Luxembourg: Goals and Highlights
Summary
PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany 4-0 Luxembourg – FIFA World Cup Qualifying – UEFA Group A Julian Nagelsmann’s side bounced back from the shock loss to Slovakia with a dominant display, and now top Group A with 6 points, level with Slovakia and Northern Ireland.
Luxembourg, managed by Jeff Strasser, was down to 10 men early and never recovered, remaining pointless after 3 losses. Germany’s clinical finishing and 84% possession were too much for the visitors, who had just 1 shot on target.
Goals
Germany scored in the 12th minute when David Raum curled a beautiful free-kick into the top corner after Christopher Martins fouled Serge Gnabry. In the 21st minute, Joshua Kimmich doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Dirk Carlson handballed and was sent off. Serge Gnabry made it 3-0 in the 48th minute, slotting home a deflected effort from Florian Wirtz’s pass. Kimmich sealed the win in the 50th minute, tapping in after a corner from Wirtz, his second of the night.
Player of the Match
Joshua Kimmich was Player of the Match with his brace and all-around performance. The captain’s penalty and tap-in, and his celebratory “Chopper” dance, inspired by Thomas Müller, lifted the mood and showed his leadership, 9.3. Germany took control early, with Kimmich’s 4th-minute shot setting the tone and a disallowed Gnabry goal due to Nick Woltemade’s arm deflection.
Luxembourg’s Carlson was sent off in the 20th minute after a VAR checked handball, and they were on the back foot. Aleksandar Pavlović and Leon Goretzka controlled the midfield, while Wirtz and Karim Adeyemi created chances, but Woltemade missed a golden opportunity. Anthony Moris made some big saves for Luxembourg, but their only chance from Aiman Dardari was saved by Oliver Baumann. Subs Jonathan Burkardt and Maximilian Beier almost added more, with Burkardt’s header and shot saved by Moris. Nagelsmann praised the team’s intensity, and Strasser lamented the early mistakes. Germany looks to their next qualifier, Luxembourg has a tough road ahead.
