Germany’s expected goal expectation is 0.22. The Germans have pushed up their lines slightly and have once again put pressure on their opponent’s outfield, in addition to attacking the ball with significantly more men. Their substitutions in the different positions are becoming more effective.
We’ve reached the 20th minute of the game. Germany has five shots on goal, while their opponents have only one, but it’s on target. Ireland doesn’t need possession at all to hurt the Germans. The visitors have some individual players who aren’t on the pitch.
The German national team is playing poorly in these qualifying matches. Northern Ireland scored the first goal of the match in their first offensive foray, but it was ultimately ruled out for a tight offside. No matter how much they have the ball and possession, if they don’t defend well, they won’t win.
Germany had over 80% possession in just over 10 minutes. They also had three shots, none of them directly on target. Northern Ireland looked stifled and trapped in their own net after such a frantic start.
Germany’s approach is clear from the start: to be proactive and develop a collective play, taking advantage of their opponent’s mistakes. Northern Ireland waits for their goal, well backed up and looking to damage the Germans’ flanks.
Friends, welcome to the European Qualifiers. The week kicks off with some very good football on the old continent. Germany visits the United Kingdom, determined to forget their poor opening-day result against Slovakia. The home side is looking for an epic victory and another blow to the four-time world champion.
We’ll soon be sharing the starting lineups for the Northern Ireland vs Germany match live, along with the latest information from Clearer Twist National Stadium Windsor Park. Don’t miss a single detail of the live match update and VAVEL’s commentary.