In the opening match of the European Championship, host Germany secured a confident 5-1 victory over 10-man Scotland. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala scored early goals, making them the youngest goal-scorers for Germany in European Championship history. Scotland suffered a blow just before halftime when Ryan Porteous was sent off and a penalty was converted by Kai Havertz. Germany’s Niclas Füllkrug and Emre Can added to the scoreline, while Scotland managed a late consolation goal. With this win, Germany is vying for a record fourth European Championship title, while Scotland needs to improve its performance to progress from the group stage.
Germany’s Youth Shine in 5-1 Win Over 10-Man Scotland in European Championship Opener
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