Germany Tops Group A with 4-0 Win Over Luxembourg
Germany secures a win over Luxembourg, moves top of Group A. Joshua Kimmich scores twice as Germany defeats Luxembourg 4-0 in World Cup qualifying match.
Germany got off to a flying start, thanks to David Raum's stunning free-kick that curled over the wall...
Germany strengthened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Luxembourg, moving to the top of Group A. The win has significantly enhanced their chances of qualifying for a record 19th successive World Cup.
The match, played at the PreZero Arena, saw Germany dominate proceedings. They nearly scored in the fourth minute when Serge Gnabry's shot appeared to hit Nick Woltemade's arm and ricochet into the net, although it was not given.
Germany got off to a flying start, thanks to David Raum's stunning free-kick that curled over the wall and into the bottom corner. It was Raum's first goal for the national team.
The Germans continued to dominate, and Joshua Kimmich doubled their lead from the penalty spot after Dirk Carlson's handball earned him a straight red card. With their opener against Slovakia ending in defeat, Germany knew that goal difference could be crucial in Group A.
As the match progressed towards halftime, Germany struggled to find the rhythm to extend their lead, but they maintained control despite the challenge.
Germany continued to press for more goals, with Serge Gnabry hitting the post and another shot sparking goal music before being saved. Despite their dominance, Luxembourg held firm at halftime, trailing 2-0.
The second half didn't take long to yield a third goal for Germany, as Gnabry latched onto Karim Adeyemi's pass and lofted the ball into the net just three minutes in. Joshua Kimmich quickly added a fourth, prodding home from close range after a header fell in the box.
Florian Wirtz's free-kick then tested Luxembourg goalkeeper Anthony Moris, striking the outside of the post.
Luxembourg's defense held strong despite being a man down, keeping Germany relatively quiet for the final half hour. The Germans' performance was somewhat below par, but their World Cup streak remains intact.
Germany's World Cup drought hasn't been a concern for 75 years, and that streak should continue. Their final group game against Slovakia in November will be crucial, while Luxembourg's struggles since Luc Holtz's departure likely rule them out of contention.
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