The blue-yellows led by two goals, but did not keep the winning score
Team of Ukraine tied with Germany in the first match under the leadership of Sergei Rebrov – 3:3.
The hosts quickly opened the scoring, Niklas Fullkrug scored. The blue-yellows managed to bounce back in the middle of the first half, the first goal under the guidance of the new head coach of the national team was scored by Viktor Tsygankov. And three minutes later, Antonio Rüdiger cut the ball into his own net.
The Blue-Yellows managed to increase their advantage after the break, Artem Dovbik took advantage of the defenders’ mistake, giving an assist to Tsygankov. However, the Germans managed to recoup. Kai Havertz closed the gap, and Joshua Kimmich converted a penalty in stoppage time.
The German national team held its anniversary, 1000th match in history. The profits from the match will go to the German Football Association, which helps people affected by Russian military aggression.
- test match
Germany – Ukraine – 3:3 (1:2)
goals: Fullkrug 6, Havertz 83, Kimmich 90+1, pen. – Tsygankov, 19, 56, Rüdiger, 23, own goal
Source: Sportarena
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