Slovakia Stuns Germany with 2-0 World Cup Qualifier Victory
bratislava, slovakia – The Slovak national football team achieved a stunning 2-0 victory over Germany in a World Cup qualifying match held in Bratislava on Wednesday. A dominant performance saw Slovakia take the lead in the 42nd minute thru David Hancko, with david Strelec extending the advantage in the 55th minute.
Despite Germany controlling possession for seventy percent of the match and recording only four shots in eighty minutes, Slovakia maintained a tactical and calm approach, securing a memorable win.
The match began with early pressure from slovakia, as Sauer was denied by German goalkeeper Baumann in the 20th minute.Duda‘s subsequent corner also threatened the German goal, while Dubravka made a crucial save against Mittelstadt’s shot four minutes later.
Slovakia’s energetic play led to Hancko’s opening goal, assisted by Strelec. Strelec then doubled the lead, skillfully maneuvering past Rüdiger before scoring in the 55th minute.
Germany, under manager Julian nagelsmann, attempted to rally in the final ten minutes but failed to break down the resolute Slovak defence.
in other qualifying action, Spain defeated Bulgaria 1-0 with a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 5th minute, continuing a streak of scoring in every World Cup qualifier for the past 29 matches.
