With world masterly sovereignty, German national football team has continued its triumphant triumph and solved ticket for Russia 2018. In duel, which was called “finale” by federal coach Joachim Löw, Norrn Ireland’s defensive experts were quickly disenchanted on 3:1 (2:0) on Thursday evening.
Sebastian Rudy (2nd minute) with his premier hit and outstanding Sandro Wagner (21st), in front of 18 104 spectators in sold out Windsor Park of Belfast quickly ensured clear conditions. Joshua Kimmich completed ninth victory in ninth match of World Cup qualifier with his volley-gate (86). Josh Magennis (90. 2) succeeded only honorary match for Norrn Ireland.
In last game in Group C on Sunday in Kaiserslautern against Azerbaijan, DFB selection for first time since 36 years can make a flawless World Cup qualification perfect. With 27 points She is already uncatchable ahead of ultimately overwhelmed Brits, who in playoffs can still fulfill World Cup dream. Löw can already start with fine planning for attack on next title in coming summer.
Wagner storms from beginning
Despite failures of half a dozen regular forces such as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Mesut Özil, Sami Khedira, Jonas Hector, Mario Gomez or Timo Werner, Captain Thomas Müller and Co. dominated norrn. Somewhat surprisingly, Löw had promoted Hoffenheimer Wagner to starting-which proved to be a perfect move.
The force of 1.94-metre-large attacker had little to oppose norrn. After early goal by Wagner’s former Hoffenheimer team-mates and current Bayern professional Rudy after only 77 seconds, Wagner repeatedly caused danger. At first, Michael McGovern rescued reaction quickly (5.), n Wagner hit Post (17th) by a header after flank of Kimmich.
Four minutes later, however, McGovern was again without a chance. After play of Captain Thomas Müller, Wagner skilfully turned his own axis and hit left foot untenable to 2:0 for DFB-elf. The norrn in first 20 minutes against world champion as many goals as in entire previous World Cup qualification (at 0:2 against Germany a year ago in Hanover). With a sovereign appearance from first minute, Germans gave mselves respect and provided a mood damper for fans in beautiful Windsor Park of Belfast.
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Löw pursued astonishing unilateral happenings relaxed with his hands in his pockets on edge of playing field. So he had been able to wish evening only. In game he called “finale” he saw a class difference between 1st and 2nd of Group C.
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The backs with Jérôme Boateng, who had been a member of his first country game for a year, and his Bavarian colleague, Mats Hummels, who gave commands in center as an undisputed defense chief, stood secure. Only once were norrn in first half dangerously in front of gate of Marc-André ter Webs. The Barcelona keeper represented re-injured Manuel Neuer and rescued him in 40 minute against Corry Evans after Kimmich slipped.
Kimmich shows no signs of a crisis
Orwise, Kimmich was one of strongest players on right track. The 22-year-old was one of five Bavarian professionals in Löws starting. Should Munich be in crisis-Kimmich was not in same this evening. And also or four Bavarians (Boateng, Hummels, Rudy, Müller) played sovereign-solid, only Müller had to fight with a few Schludrigkeiten in game.
The unrest in homeland after separation of coach Carlo Ancelotti and recent news of an impending return of Jupp Heynckes seemed to impair Munich.
Only after change did hosts become more courageous and active in offensive. Conor McLaughlin tried it over right, his surrender landed but exactly in arms of safe ter webs (54.). The “All or nothing” or “crunchy task”, which Hummels expected, was, however, not to be seen by Löw. Overall, Löw selection was also a number too large for British in somewhat more recalled second half.
Müller would have been able to make everything clear after a fine Wagner flank with 3:0, but McGovern still steered header with a class reflex around post (51.). A hot moment passed to guests in 77. Minute: Josh Magennis played bumblebees and Boateng, alternate Conor Washington only hit crossbar. Despite this small negligence, Germans defended ir lead professionally. The Leroy Sané, who was coming for Julian Draxler, shot just over it (81.), Kimmich finally put icing on his very good performance with a sight-seeing volley in short corner.
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