At the Dortmund Arena, hosts Germany eliminated Denmark 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. The quarter-final victory was due to the brilliance of two youngsters: Kai Havertz coolly scored from the spot, and Musiala then doubled the lead to add luster to Germany's path to qualification.
The game was full of suspense and confrontation throughout, with Schlotterbeck's goal disallowed for a foul in the first half, and the sudden arrival of a thunderstorm halted the game for a while. Denmark's Anderson's goal was also cancelled out for offside rule in the second half, but he was awarded a penalty for handball in the box shortly after, providing a good chance for Germany to break the deadlock.
Kai Havertz stood in front of the penalty spot, his eyes determined and his mind calm. As the referee's whistle blows, the ball he shoots goes into the net like an arrow from a string, and the goalkeeper is difficult to save even if he has a thousand skills. This goal not only gave Germany the lead, but also dealt a heavy psychological blow to the Danish team.
It was Musiala's goal that added the icing on the cake. After winning the ball in the opponent's half, he cleverly escaped the defense and fired a powerful shot into the far corner of the goal to make it 2-0. This goal completely extinguished the hope of the Danish team to fight back, and also announced to the world the rise and strength of the young generation of the German team.
This game is not only a test of the technical and tactical level of the German team, but also a big test of the psychological quality of the players. Under the pressure of playing at home turf, the young players of the German team withstood the pressure and responded to the expectations and trust of the outside world with practical actions.
It is worth mentioning that the German team showed strong youth training results in this European Cup. From Schlotterbeck to Wirtz, every young player has shown his worth in key moments. Not only do they have excellent skill and speed, but they also have the wit and calmness of the game that is not appropriate for their age.
With this victory, Germany successfully qualified for the quarter-finals, where they will face even stronger opponents. However, with such a confident victory as a foreshadowing, the German tanks are ready to continue their journey in the next races and march towards higher glory.