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Germany - Hungary: Determining early knockout tickets

TH (According to Tin Tuc newspaper) June 19, 2024 14:50

Host Germany is aiming for its second win at EURO 2024 when it only has to face Hungary in the second match of Group A, taking place at 11pm on June 19. If they win, coach Julian Nagelsmann's team will soon secure a ticket to the next round.

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Germany aims for second win at EURO 2024

The "5-star" victory over Scotland - also the most resounding opening match in EURO history - showed how effective the German team's attack is. However, Hungary is expected to pose a bigger challenge to the home team Germany, because in the history of confrontations between the two teams, the Central European team has always done so before when facing the "German tank". In the most recent match, Hungary drew 2-2 with Germany in the group stage of EURO 2020. The two teams also drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Nations League 2022 - 2023, before Hungary won 0-1 in the second leg.

Key players like Dominik Szoboszlai, Sallai and Varga will be key players in coach Marco Rossi's squad.

Germany are currently top of Group A - ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. If they win all three points, coach Julian Nagelsmann's team will secure a ticket to the round of 16 if Switzerland do not lose to Scotland in this round. Even if Switzerland lose to Scotland, winning two matches will still give Germany a wide open door to continue and claim the right to decide the top spot in the group.

Meanwhile, a defeat will likely see Hungary eliminated from the tournament. Their chances of progressing are slim as they must take a point against Germany. Their poor goal difference could see their journey to EURO 2024 come to an early end.

This is a very likely scenario because Germany is rated much higher than Hungary - the team that disappointed when losing 1-3 to Switzerland in the opening match.

After a brilliant opening, Die Mannschaft are highly regarded and have become one of the leading candidates for the championship. With such a rising spirit, the home team's goal will certainly be 3 points against Hungary to quickly think about their opponents in the round of 16. Winning the ticket to the next round early will help coach Nagelsmann rest the main squad in the final match of the group stage to better prepare for the round of 16.

The match between Germany and Hungary takes place at 11pm on June 19. Fans are still expecting an exciting performance from Hungary to turn the situation in Group A around.

Expected starting lineup of both teams
Virtue:Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt, Andrich, Kroos, Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz, Havertz
Hungary:Gulacsi, Lang, Orban, Szalai, Bolla, Adam Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez, Sallai, Szoboszlai, Varga

TH (According to Tin Tuc newspaper)
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