The Austrian national team won 5-1

Undav secures Germany a home win against Ghana

Deniz Undav scored in the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Germany.(Bild: GEPA)

Thanks to a late goal, Germany’s national team has also won its second match of the World Cup year. Three days after the 4-3 win in Switzerland, Julian Nagelsmann’s squad defeated Ghana 2-1 in Stuttgart. Local hero Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart saved the DFB squad from a disappointment against the Africans—who had lost 1-5 to Austria on Friday—with his goal in the 88th minute.

The hosts started strongly but missed out on an early lead through Nick Woltemade (4th minute) and a free kick by Florian Wirtz that hit the outside of the post (6th minute). As the first half progressed, Ghana found its footing and became more solid defensively.

(Bild: AP/Matthias Schrader)

However, a handball by defender Jonas Adjetey—who had already caused a penalty against Austria that led to the 0-1 score—allowed Germany to take the lead before halftime. Kai Havertz confidently converted the penalty kick (45+3).

(Bild: AP/Matthias Schrader)

Ghana scored on the counterattack
The Germans remained the dominant team after the break but were unable to add to their lead. A header by Woltemade hit the crossbar (53'). After an hour, Ghana became more dangerous. An Ayew shot went just wide (63'), but the next chance found the net. Following a counterattack down the left flank and a cross from Derrick Köhn, Fatawu scored from 11 meters out just four minutes after coming on as a substitute (70').

In the closing minutes, the German team fought to avoid a disappointing result. Lennart Karl missed the target (85'), but Undav still gave the 52,000 fans something to cheer about.