By: Theodore Tong

On June 14, 2024, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, a battle between Scotland and Germany started. The winner would move on in the UEFA Euro 2024 Cup.

The UEFA Euro 2024 Cup consists of 24 teams, each trying their hardest to become the champion.

The game began with a swift display of skill from the German side, as Florian Wirtz found the net within the first 10 minutes, setting the tone for their performance.

The hosts quickly built on their early advantage, with Jamal Musiala adding another goal less than ten minutes later, much to the delight of the home crowd. As the first half progressed, Germany continued to assert their superiority, earning a penalty that was expertly converted by Kai Havertz, further solidifying their lead. The score was now 3 – 0, with Germany in the lead.

Scotland faced an uphill battle throughout the match, compounded by a critical moment just before halftime. Scotland’s Porteous was shown a red card for a reckless challenge, reducing Scotland to ten players and severely compromising their chances of a comeback.

The match saw Niclas Fullkrug extend Germany’s lead to 4-0 with a powerful strike in the 67th minute, further solidifying their commanding position.

However, Scotland managed to pull one back in the 87th minute when Scott McKenna’s free kick deflected off the head of Germany’s Antonio Rudiger, resulting in an own goal. This moment sparked celebrations among the Scottish fans, providing a consolation amidst the otherwise challenging match.

Germany’s performance throughout the game underscored their status as a formidable team in the tournament, taking and maintaining control of the pace of play. Germany’s next game is against Hungary on June 19, 2024, in the Stuttgart Stadium. Meanwhile, on the same day, Scotland will play Switzerland.