""We all know the last game was a disaster," Wirtz said, in comments captured post-match by @iMiaSanMia. "We wanted to do better today and show more energy. In my opinion we did that today. We started the game well and it was a good performance that we can be happy with and build on.""
"Liverpool star Florian Wirtz played the part of German men's national team hero on Sunday by scoring a sensational free kick goal to slam the door shut on Northern Ireland late in the second half."
"It was ugly at times and desperate at others, but this was somehow a must win match for a squad that was absolutely reeling after getting stomped out by Slovakia earlier in the week. The Germans absolutely needed this victory and it could have been disastrous had things not turned around in the latter stages of the game."
Florian Wirtz scored a late sensational free-kick to secure Germany a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland, strengthening World Cup qualification hopes. Germany started well but allowed Northern Ireland to remain competitive through the end of the first half. The victory followed a heavy defeat to Slovakia earlier in the week and halted a troubling run. Manager Julian Nagelsmann’s side showed more energy in the second half and produced a performance the team hopes to build on. The match featured tactical adjustments, substitutions, and a scoring rundown that ultimately ensured three crucial points for Germany.
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