Woltemade and Nebel Lead the Charge

Germany U21 secured their place in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Czech Republic U21 in their final Group B match. The win not only avenged their defeat in the previous edition but also confirmed their progression to the knockout stage in style.

First-Half Brilliance: Germany Take Control

Germany started the match with intent, dominating possession and creating early chances. Paul Nebel nearly opened the scoring in the third minute, while Nathaniel Brown and Brajan Gruda also came close in a lively opening spell.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when Nicolò Tresoldi tapped in from close range after a clever assist from Nnamdi Collins. Just seven minutes later, Nick Woltemade turned provider, setting up Nebel for a composed first-time finish to make it 2-0 before halftime.

Gruda nearly added a third before the break, rattling the post with a curling effort.

Second-Half Surge: Germany Extend the Lead

Germany continued their dominance after the restart. In the 53rd minute, Woltemade rose highest to head home Rocco Reitz’s cross, scoring his fourth goal of the tournament and cementing his status as one of the competition’s standout performers.

Just five minutes later, Eric Martel made it 4-0, firing through the legs of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek after a rebound from Gruda’s powerful strike.

Czech Republic’s Late Fightback

Despite the deficit, Czech Republic showed resilience. In the 63rd minute, Bright Arrey-Mbi inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving the Czechs a lifeline. Five minutes later, Karel Spacil capitalized on a defensive error, curling a shot in off the post to make it 4-2.

The Czechs pushed for a third, but Germany held firm, with goalkeeper Noah Atubolu making key saves to preserve the lead.

Key Stats and Tactical Highlights

• Possession: Germany 62% – Czech Republic 38%
• Shots on Target: Germany 9 – Czech Republic 4
• Man of the Match: Nick Woltemade – 1 goal, 1 assist, and tireless pressing
• Formation: Germany’s 4-3-3 allowed fluid transitions and wide overloads, with full-backs Brown and Collins providing width and defensive cover.

What’s Next for Germany U21?

With this win, Germany top Group B and advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face the runner-up from Group A. Head coach Antonio Di Salvo praised his team’s intensity and composure, noting that the squad is “growing stronger with every match.”

Final Thoughts

Germany U21’s 4-2 win over Czech Republic was a statement performance, blending attacking flair with tactical discipline. With players like Woltemade, Nebel, and Gruda in top form, the Young Mannschaft look poised for a deep run in the tournament.

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