October 15, (THEWILL) – Germany got their first win under new manager, Julian Nagelsmann, on Saturday, securing a comfortable 3-1 victory over the USA in a friendly match.
The Euro 2024 hosts were looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Japan last month, which saw Hansi Flick sacked after a five-game winless run.
The Americans started brightly and took a 27th-minute lead through a superb solo goal from Christian Pulisic on the end of a Folarin Balogun assist. However, Germany responded strongly before the break, Ilkay Gündogan levelling in the 39th minute after good work from Leroy Sané.
Germany turned on the pressure in the second period and went ahead in the 58th minute, Niclas Füllkrug slotting home after a perfectly weighted pass from Robin Gosens. With the USA defence in disarray, Füllkrug then set up Jamal Musiala for a simple tap-in to make it 3-1 just after the hour mark.
Germany will next face Mexico in Philadelphia on Tuesday, while the USA take on Ghana in Nashville as both sides continue their preparations for major tournaments next year.Nagelsmann Off To Winning Start As Germany Beat USA 3-1
By Jude Obafemi
Germany got their first win under new manager, Julian Nagelsmann, on Saturday, securing a comfortable 3-1 victory over the USA in a friendly match.
The Euro 2024 hosts were looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Japan last month, which saw Hansi Flick sacked after a five-game winless run.
The Americans started brightly and took a 27th-minute lead through a superb solo goal from Christian Pulisic on the end of a Folarin Balogun assist. However, Germany responded strongly before the break, Ilkay Gündogan levelling in the 39th minute after good work from Leroy Sané.
Germany turned on the pressure in the second period and went ahead in the 58th minute, Niclas Füllkrug slotting home after a perfectly weighted pass from Robin Gosens. With the USA defence in disarray, Füllkrug then set up Jamal Musiala for a simple tap-in to make it 3-1 just after the hour mark.
Germany will next face Mexico in Philadelphia on Tuesday, while the USA take on Ghana in Nashville as both sides continue their preparations for major tournaments next year.
About the Author
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
