Slovakia without a chance
Germany conjure themselves to the World Cup with a resounding victory
Germany can breathe a sigh of relief. In the "final" of the World Cup qualifiers on Monday in Leipzig, the DFB team showed greatly improved form, performing magic for long stretches in their 6:0 victory over direct rivals Slovakia and securing their ticket to the 2026 finals by winning Group A.
Three days after the meagre 2:0 win in Luxembourg, Germany left no doubt from the outset against Slovakia. With captain Joshua Kimmich and central defender Nico Schlotterbeck back from injury, coach Julian Nagelsmann's side pressed the pace from the start and were rewarded early on with a header from the unmarked Nick Woltemade (18).
A little later, only goalkeeper Martin Dubravka's leg prevented Serge Gnabry from making it 2-0 (25'), but the attacker finally completed a Bayern co-production via Aleksandar Pavlovic and Leon Goretzka (29').
Sane's brace
Germany were never in danger of suffering a similar defeat to the 2-0 away defeat in the first leg at the beginning of September. Leroy Sane scored his first team goals in a year (36', 41') to dispel any lingering doubts and there was no let-up after the break.
Ridle Baku (67') and 19-year-old debutant Assan Ouedraogo (79') were two more "jokers" to celebrate. Slovakia, who had no chance this time, still have the opportunity to secure their second World Cup appearance since 2010 in the play-off in March.
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