WATCH: ‘Gritty’ Kai Havertz gets a standing ovation from German fans after scintillating performance against Scotland in Euro opener

Germany has been put in a group that features Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland, this time.

WATCH: ‘Gritty’ Kai Havertz gets a standing ovation from German fans after scintillating performance against Scotland in Euro opener

Kai Havertz received a standing ovation from fans for his performance against Scotland. (via IMAGO)

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz received a standing ovation from German fans for his heroics during the Euros opener in Munich. The German No.7 scored a goal and provided an assist in a 5-1 win over Scotland.

The 25-year-old forward was given an opportunity to start up front for Germany, ahead of Dortmund’s Niclas Fullkrug and Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav. Havertz justified coach Julian Nagelsmann‘s decision by contributing significantly to Germany’s emphatic victory. As a result, he received a standing ovation from the Allianz Arena spectators when he was substituted in the 63rd minute for Fullkrug.

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The former Chelsea star brilliantly assisted Jamal Musiala, in the 19th minute of the match, to take Germany 2-0 up. Musiala was later awarded the Man of the Match award. Havertz converted a 45th minute penalty, after Scotland’s Ryan Porteous had fouled Ilkay Gundogan inside the box. Havertz sent Angus Gunn the wrong way and placed the ball in the corner, marking his 17th international goal in his 47th appearance for the German national team.

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With the Germans starting their Euro campaign on a strong note, they will be gearing up for their next challenge against Hungary next week, at the Stuttgart Arena. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on the next few Euro matches, in the days to come

Youngsters Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz lead the line as Germany decimate Scotland 5-1

Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz were on target as the Die Mannschaft thrashed Scotland 5-1 in the opening match of the Euros 2024. The revamped German forward line posed a continuous threat to Scotland’s defense.

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Germany displayed sheer teamwork in a 5-1 win over Scotland. (via IMAGO)

Wirtz opened the scoring with a superb strike in the 10th minute, assisted by Joshua Kimmich. Musiala added another goal in the 19th minute, after he rifled the ball to the roof. Havertz then converted a penalty in the first-half added time.

The Germans were unstoppable in the second half as well. Dortmund stars Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can struck a goal each to seal the match for the home side.

Scotland’s sole opportunity during the match emerged in the closing moments. They were successful in getting the ball past Manuel Neuer, owing to an error by Antonio Rudiger, leading to an own goal.

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