Germany holds off Italy to reach Nations League semifinals as other quarterfinals go to extra time

Germany survive Italy scare in Nations League

Germany survived a spirited second-half fightback from Italy, letting a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 in Dortmund on Sunday, before reaching the Nations League semi-finals 5-4 on aggregate. A first-half Joshua Kimmich masterclass, with a penalty and two assists for Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst, had Germany 3-0 up and cruising at the break. However, injury-hit Italy kicked into gear in the second half, Moise Kean scoring a double to rattl…

An almost perfect plan and a half-time football from the magic box: The German national team discovers how good it can be. However, the match against Italy has another lesson to offer.

Rome, March 24 - Too much Germany in the first half, a gasp of blue pride (at least that) in the second half. In Dortmund, the hosts regained the triple advantage but, thanks to the success of San Siro, they go ahead. 3-3 the final. The Nations League quarters have exposed — once again — all the flaws of the selection coached by Luciano Spalletti. Forty-five nightmarish minutes Some changes compared to the starting eleven of the first leg. The i…

The semi-finalists in the Football Nations League were revealed on Sunday. Germany defeated Italy in the quarter-finals in two matches, which meant that for the last one they were in the same World Cup qualifying group as the Estonian national team.

The wild quarter-final replay in the Nations League between Germany and Italy also employs the Italian media. From criticism to praise, everything is there.

Italy has a 0-3 backlash against Germany, but is still leaving. This was also due to a curious goal that employed the coach.