Germany vs Hungary 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date and Time:
The match took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 16:00 GMT.
Venue:
The game was held at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany.
First Half:
The match began with both teams eager to assert dominance. Germany, playing at home, aimed to control possession and create scoring opportunities. Hungary defended well, denying Germany any clear-cut chances. Their compact shape disrupted Germany’s passing lanes and also prevented them from finding gaps. A breakthrough came when Jamal Musiala received a pass just outside the box. He dribbled past two defenders and unleashed a powerful shot into the bottom corner, putting Germany ahead 1-0.
Hungary adjusted their approach, pressing higher and trying to exploit Germany’s defensive vulnerabilities. The midfield battle intensified.
Second Half:
Hungary needed a goal to stay in the game. They pushed forward, relying on quick transitions and set-pieces. Dominik Szoboszlai orchestrated attacks from midfield. Germany also extended their lead. Ilkay Gundogan received a cross inside the box and calmly slotted the ball past the Hungarian goalkeeper. The score was now 2-0.
Hungary didn’t give up. In the dying minutes, they pressed relentlessly, also hoping for a lifeline. But Germany’s defense held firm, and the match ended with a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
Result:
Germany secured a 2-0 victory over Hungary.
Key Moments:
- Jamal Musiala’s Opener (22nd Minute):
- Germany’s dazzling midfielder, Jamal Musiala, scored his second goal of the tournament.
- A scrappy finish from close range, also set up by captain Ilkay Gundogan after a challenge from Willi Orban.
- Hungary’s Disallowed Goal:
- Roland Sallai thought he had leveled the score, but the tight offside call denied him.
- Barnabas Varga also missed a crucial header chance for Hungary.
- Gundogan Seals the Win (67th Minute):
- Ilkay Gundogan punished Hungary’s miss, sweeping in Maximilian Mittelstadt’s low cross.
- Germany secured their spot in the last 16 with a game to spare.
Noteworthy:
- Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage at Euro 2024.
- After thrashing Scotland, they faced a tougher test against Hungary, who also had troubled them in recent meetings.
Statistics:
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- Germany: Yellow Cards (2), Yellow Cards (2 Corner Kicks (11), Shots on Target (6), Ball Possession (63%).
- Hungary: Yellow Cards (2), Corner Kicks (7), Shots on Target (1), Also Ball Possession (37%).
- Total Shots:
- Germany: 20 (6 on target)
- Hungary: 8 (1 on target)
- Goals:
- Jamal Musiala (Germany) opened the scoring.
- Ilkay Gundogan (Germany) sealed the win with another goal.
Head-to-head record between Germany and Hungary in football:
- Total Matches: 37
- Germany Wins: 13
- Also Draws: 12
- Hungary Wins: 12
