Woltemade's Goal Secures Narrow Win for Germany Over Northern Ireland
Nick Woltemade's goal proves the difference as Germany beats Northern Ireland 1-0 in a tense World Cup qualifying match.
Germany's pressure paid off just after the half-hour mark when Nick Woltemade headed in his first senior international goal...
Germany secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Northern Ireland, maintaining their position at the top of Group A in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying standings. The lone goal came from Nick Woltemade, who scored his first international goal, heading in David Raum's 31st-minute corner kick.
Despite the loss, Northern Ireland put up a spirited performance, with goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell making crucial saves to deny Serge Gnabry and others. Ethan Galbraith and Callum Marshall also had opportunities to score, but Germany's defense held strong, ending Northern Ireland's seven-match unbeaten run at Windsor Park.
Germany's pressure paid off just after the half-hour mark when Nick Woltemade headed in his first senior international goal, scoring off the back of David Raum's corner kick. This gave Germany a crucial 1-0 lead going into halftime.
The second half began with Germany on the front foot, and they nearly doubled their lead when Karim Adeyemi curled a shot narrowly wide after being set up by Florian Wirtz. Northern Ireland struggled to create clear chances, with Jamie Reid's missed opportunity at halftime proving costly.
The match saw chances at both ends, with Shea Charles' low shot thwarted by Oliver Baumann and Bailey Peacock-Farrell making a crucial save to deny Serge Gnabry's angled strike. The home crowd was vocal, urging Northern Ireland to push for a late equalizer.
Despite Germany's lead, Northern Ireland continued to press for an equalizer. Ethan Galbraith's long-range shot sailed agonizingly over the bar, while substitute Callum Marshall had a close-range effort repelled by Baumann, leaving Northern Ireland to rue missed opportunities.
Germany's defense held strong, and they secured a 1-0 win, extending their unbeaten head-to-head record against Northern Ireland to 11 matches. Despite a spirited effort, Northern Ireland couldn't find an equalizer.
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