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Woltemade’s First Germany Goal, a VAR-Cleared Shoulder Finish, Beats Northern Ireland 1–0

The win lifts Nagelsmann’s side to the top of Group A with direct World Cup qualification within reach in November.

Nick Woltemade bejubelt seinen Treffer mit Pavlovic
Viel Kampf, wenig Spiel in Nordirland
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Overview

  • Nick Woltemade, 23, scored his maiden senior international goal in the 31st minute by diverting a David Raum corner with his shoulder/upper back.
  • Referee Jesús Gil Manzano allowed the strike after a brief VAR review confirmed the contact was legal.
  • Oliver Baumann safeguarded the result with several late stops, including a crucial save on Callum Marshall in the 88th minute.
  • Germany’s set-piece proficiency continued, with five of eight qualifying goals now coming from dead balls under specialist coach Mads Buttgereit.
  • Germany close the October window on top of Group A, with Karim Adeyemi suspended for Luxembourg after a booking and a decisive November facing Luxembourg and Slovakia.