"The match in Sinsheim was hardly a cliffhanger: from early on, Germany asserted control, and Luxembourg's fortunes were compromised when Dirk Carlson was sent off for a handball in the penalty area. That decision gave Joshua Kimmich the chance to convert from the spot, and he did so with calm precision. Kimmich, in fact, doubled his tally later - including a fine second goal - and added a leadership stamp on the midfield."
"Despite the numerical advantage, Germany's performance was not without caveats. Coach Julian Nagelsmann noted that breaking down a compact, defensive Luxembourg required patience, discipline, and collective pressing. Still, the dominance was clear: Germany pinned their opponents back, controlled possession, rotated the attack, and avoided major defensive lapses. This was more than just three points - it was a psychological pivot. Having stumbled early in their campaign, Germany needed to stop the bleeding and reassert their credentials as contenders. Mission accomplished, for now."
Germany beat Luxembourg 4-0 in Sinsheim after Dirk Carlson was sent off for a handball, allowing Joshua Kimmich to convert a penalty and later add a second goal. Serge Gnabry and left back David Raum also scored, with Raum notching his first international goal and showing an added finishing dimension to his attacking overlaps. Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized that breaking down a compact, defensive Luxembourg required patience, discipline and collective pressing. Northern Ireland stunned Slovakia with a 2-0 win in Belfast, toppling Slovakia from Group A's summit and turning the group into a volatile three-way contest.
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