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- Antonio Rudiger own goal gives Scotland some joy
- Niclas Fullkrug scores fourth for Germany
- Germany add another in first half through Kai Havertz
- Jack Johnson
Scotland made a nightmare start to Euro 2024 on Friday night as they were beaten 5-1 by hosts Germany in Munich.
The Tartan Army were on the back foot for the entire game at the Allianz Arena and went a goal down in the opening 10 minutes.
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Florian Wirtz opened the scoring before Jamal Musiala added a second with a storming finish into the roof of the net.
Just before half-time, things went from bad to worse for Steve Clarke’s side as Ryan Porteous was sent off before Kai Havertz dispatched a penalty.
Having 10 men then made a huge impact after the break, with Scotland having to sit back and endure an onslaught.
They did manage to survive for a while, but substitute Niclas Fullkrug fired in a fourth.
An own goal from Antonio Rudiger provided a consolation for the Tartan Army, at least until Emre Can added a fifth deep in stoppage time.
You can recap all of the action in our live blog below...
14th Jun 2024, 22:45By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
That's all from us for the opening night of Euro 2024!
Germany completely and utterly dominated Scotland and dealt them a damaging blow in Munich.
A 5-1 win was deserved for the hosts and Steve Clarke's side now face a challenge to bounce back for the remainder of the tournament.
Tomorrow, we have our first triple-header and the Euros are set to get into full flow!
You can read more reaction to this game below...
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14th Jun 2024, 22:37By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
Julian Nagelsmann enjoyed a 5-1 victory in his first-ever match at the Euros.
He is now only the second manager to win by 4+ goals in his first game at the European Championship.
The other boss to achieve that feat was Lars Lagerbäck in 2004 (Sweden 5-0 Bulgaria).
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14th Jun 2024, 22:32By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
At the age of 21 years and 42 days, Florian Wirtz became the youngest player to score for Germany at the European Championship.
He also became the youngest player to score the opening goal of a Euros tournament.
Wirtz and Jamal Musiala's goals meant Germany became the first nation in European Championship history to have two players aged 21 or younger score in the same match.
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14th Jun 2024, 22:27By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
Andy Robertson's interview angered Roy Keane on ITV and the pundit let rip on the Scotland left-back.
He said: “Andy Robertson spoke at the end of the game saying that they had a game plan – it’s all well and good having a plan – he said they weren’t aggressive enough but you have to be aggressive in a game of football.
“You’re playing against an opponent who are much stronger than you, so being aggressive is part of being a footballer.
“I love watching skilful players and the talent that we saw from the German players tonight is great to watch, but my goodness, when you’re playing football at this level you’ve got to hit people.
“Hit them properly, hit them aggressively and in the right way.
“If you step off against them like Scotland did tonight then it’s no good speaking after the game saying ‘we had a game plan’ – it’s rubbish.
“Andrew Robertson, it's just rubbish coming out. You knew before the game what was at stake so it’s no good after the game going ‘we regroup and we’ll be angry tomorrow’ – you should be angry for a long time.
“We spoke before the game about creating history, well they’re creating history by playing as badly as that and letting the manager and supporters down.”
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 14, 2024😤 "It's no good saying 'we had a gameplan' it's rubbish!"
👀 Roy Keane holds nothing back after #GERSCO #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/cjOxFH7R16
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14th Jun 2024, 22:22By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
Scotland captain Andy Robertson has given an honest review of a battering in their Euro 2024 opener.
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"They had a gameplan, as did we, but theirs worked a million times better.
"Second half, we're down to 10 men and I thought lads dug in really well.
"We’re so well backed over here, today was hugely disappointing.
"We have to bounce back quickly because there was lots wrong here and it’s a quick turnaround now.
"Maybe it's a reminder of how tough this tournament is.
"Their big players showed up and were excellent all over the park and had an answer for pretty much everything we had.
"I don't think we’ve played to our maximum. We have to dust ourselves down and go again."
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14th Jun 2024, 22:17By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
Germany enjoyed the biggest win by a host nation in their opening match at a European Championship tournament.
It was also their biggest victory ever at the EUROs.
History makers on opening night!
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14th Jun 2024, 22:13By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
How good was this man tonight?
Jamal Musiala truly arrived on the European stage in Munich, constantly tormenting the Scottish defence.
His goal made it 2-0 in the first half and he threatened every single time he touched the ball.
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14th Jun 2024, 22:08By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
Scotland failed to have a single shot on target in a match at a major tournament for the first time since EURO 1992 against the Netherlands.
Their goal tonight came via an Antonio Rüdiger own goal.
Toothless.
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14th Jun 2024, 22:05By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
Utter domination.
Germany were superb from start to finish tonight.
Julian Nagelsmann's side have announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with at Euro 2024.
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14th Jun 2024, 22:03By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: REACTION
The contrast of emotions at full time...
Scotland won't forget this night for a long time, for all the wrong reasons.
Germany would've dreamt about starting Euro 2024 in this fashion and they'll be buoyed for the remainder of the tournament now.
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14th Jun 2024, 21:58By Jack Johnson
Germany 5-1 Scotland: FULL TIME
And the final whistle goes!
Germany have recorded the biggest-ever opening night win in European Championship history for a host nation!
Scotland's nightmare night is exactly what they didn't want to begin their campaign.
The Tartan Army never got close tonight.
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14th Jun 2024, 21:56By Jack Johnson
GOAL! Germany 5-1 Scotland: Emre Can
90+3' GERMANY ADD ANOTHER!
That Scotland consolation has been rendered useless now!
Emre Can curls on in from the edge of the box!
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14th Jun 2024, 21:54By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-1 Scotland
90+2 We're now deep into three added minutes.
Germany are seeing their win out.
But both sets of supporters are making plenty of noise now!
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14th Jun 2024, 21:53By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-1 Scotland
90' Well, that was unexpected!
Scotland fans are chanting: "You're not singing anymore!"
At least they've had some joy on what has been a nightmare evening.
Chris Iwelumo live on talkSPORT: "It's definitely a positive.
"Second half, it's 1-1. It's taken a lot of the team though, physically and mentally."
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14th Jun 2024, 21:51By Jack Johnson
GOAL! Germany 4-1 Scotland: Antonio Rudiger OG
87' Where did that come from?!
Scotland have a goal back out of nothing!
Scott McKenna wins a header from a free-kick and it deflects off of Antonio Rudiger past Manuel Neuer!
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14th Jun 2024, 21:48By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-0 Scotland
86' The game has totally slowed now.
Scotland are time-wasting trying to get to full time.
And that pleases Germany who haven't even tested at all.
Less than five minutes to go...
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14th Jun 2024, 21:45By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-0 Scotland
83' It's been a dismal night for Scotland.
And some of the Tartan Army have already left the stadium, according to talkSPORT.com's Sean O'Brien who is in attendance.
All the hype pre-match has disappeared rapidly...
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14th Jun 2024, 21:43By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-0 Scotland
81' Germany now make a change too.
Toni Kroos gets a standing ovation as he comes off and Emre Can replaces him after the midfielder was called up earlier this week.
Scotland then bring on Lawrence Shankland for Ryan Christie.
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14th Jun 2024, 21:40By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-0 Scotland
79' Scotland have made a change at the back.
Kieran Tierney comes off and Scott McKenna is on for the final stages of this game.
The Tartan Army will just want this to end now.
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14th Jun 2024, 21:39By Jack Johnson
DISALLOWED! Germany 4-0 Scotland
77' The goal has been disallowed by VAR!
Niclas Fullkrug was offside when the ball came to him in the box.
The score remains 4-0 at the Allianz Arena.
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14th Jun 2024, 21:38By Jack Johnson
GOAL! Germany 5-0 Scotland: Niclas Fullkrug
75' IT'S A FIFTH FOR GERMANY!
NICLAS FULLKRUG SCORES HIS SECOND OFF THE BENCH!
SCOTLAND HAVE FALLEN APART!
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14th Jun 2024, 21:35By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-0 Scotland
73' Jamal Musiala receives a standing ovation.
It is totally deserved after a superb game tonight.
He comes off for veteran Thomas Muller.
Chris Iwelumo live on talkSPORT: "He's been excellent, right from the get-go.
"His movement has been excellent and he had the end-product every single time."
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14th Jun 2024, 21:34By Jack Johnson
Germany 4-0 Scotland
71' There was no stopping that from Niclas Fullkrug.
And there's been no stopping Germany tonight.
Chris Iwelumo live on talkSPORT: "Germany have showcased exactly what they're all about.
"They've been outstanding."
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14th Jun 2024, 21:31By Jack Johnson
GOAL! Germany 4-0 Scotland: Niclas Fullkrug
69' WHAT A GOAL FROM NICLAS FULLKRUG!
GERMANY HAVE A FOURTH!
The ball breaks to him on the edge of the box, he takes one touch and rifles a superb strike into the top corner!
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14th Jun 2024, 21:29By Jack Johnson
Germany 3-0 Scotland
68' Scotland have made a double change.
Billy Bilmour and Kenny McLean are on in place of Callum McGregor and John McGinn.
We're heading towards the final 20 minutes in Munich.
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