Germany scored early and often in throttling Scotland, 5-1, in the first game of Euro 2024 on Friday.
Florian Witz got the party started for Germany in the 10th minute with an emphatic goal, with Jamal Musiala following up with a power goal of his own in the 19th minute. Later in the first half, Kai Havertz knocked through a penalty shot, while Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench for a goal in the second half and Emre Can scored in the final minute of play. Scotland’s lone goal came on an own goal by Germany late in the second half.
All in all, Germany out-passed Scotland a whopping 629-183, while holding their opponents without a shot attempt. Germany attempted 21 shots, 12 coming on goal.
On the latest edition of “FOX Soccer NOW,” Melissa Ortiz expressed that she wasn’t stunned by Germany’s scorching start.
“Absolutely not surprised,” Ortiz said about whether she was surprised by…
