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Germany Overcomes Early Struggles to Defeat Scotland 6:1 in Nations League

Selina Cerci's hat-trick and tactical adjustments by Coach Christian Wück secured a dominant victory after a shaky first half.

Overview

  • Germany's women's national team recovered from a 0:1 halftime deficit to defeat Scotland 6:1 in Wolfsburg, retaining their lead in Nations League Group A1.
  • Selina Cerci delivered a standout performance with a hat-trick, scoring in the 51st, 56th, and 76th minutes, while Giovanna Hoffmann contributed two goals off the bench.
  • Defensive lapses in the first half, including a goal conceded to Caroline Weir, highlighted ongoing concerns ahead of the upcoming European Championship in Switzerland.
  • Coach Christian Wück's halftime substitutions and tactical changes revitalized the team, with Hoffmann and Cerci pivotal in the second-half turnaround.
  • Wück emphasized the need to address defensive cohesion and improve basic play, warning that similar first-half performances could be costly at the European Championship.