Overview

• Noel Urbaniak, a 15-year-old ball boy, quickly threw the ball to Joshua Kimmich, setting up Germany's crucial second goal in the Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.
• Kimmich exploited Italy's defensive disorganization to assist Jamal Musiala, who scored while Italy's goalkeeper was still organizing his defense.
• Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Urbaniak's intelligence and quick reaction, alongside the decisive actions of Kimmich and Musiala.
• Rudi Völler, DFB's sporting director, promised Urbaniak a free ticket to Germany's next home game as a reward for his contribution.
• Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti acknowledged the goal's decisive impact, describing it as a critical moment in the match that helped Germany advance to the semifinals.