Overview

• Nick Woltemade scored his first senior international goal in the 31st minute by turning in a David Raum corner with his shoulder.
• Oliver Baumann preserved the clean sheet with key late stops, including an 88th‑minute save on Callum Marshall, as debate over the goalkeeper role was addressed by Julian Nagelsmann.
• The contest was bruising and low on fluency, reflected in tallies such as 32 fouls, 52 long balls and 9 corners, and Germany’s reliance on dead balls now accounts for five of eight qualifying goals.
• Karim Adeyemi missed a clear chance just after halftime and will be suspended for the next match following a first‑half booking.
• Northern Ireland’s first home defeat in nearly two years leaves Germany leading Group A before trips to Luxembourg on November 14 and a home finale against Slovakia on November 17 that could decide the group.