Overview

• Nick Woltemade, 23, decided the match by turning in David Raum’s corner with his shoulder in the 31st minute for his first senior international goal.
• Goalkeeper Oliver Baumann preserved the result with late stops, including a crucial save on Callum Marshall in the 88th minute.
• Germany remains top of Group A and now moves into November qualifiers away to Luxembourg before hosting Slovakia.
• Set pieces continue to pay off for Julian Nagelsmann’s side, with five of eight qualifying goals coming from dead-ball situations under specialist Mads Buttgereit.
• Karim Adeyemi missed a clear chance early in the second half and will be suspended for the next qualifier after receiving a yellow card.