0:0 against Ukraine

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0:0 against Ukraine - a disappointing result for Germany ...

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European Championship hosts Germany had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their friendly against Ukraine! In the penultimate trial run before the EURO, the team of national coach Julian Nagelsmann had problems overcoming the Eastern Europeans' defense in Nuremberg on Monday. The best chance fell to substitute Maximilian Beier, who only hit the crossbar. England beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3:0 to win for the first time this year. 

For Germany, the draw is a disappointing result after the victories against France (2:0) and the Netherlands (2:1) in March and the resulting mood of optimism. Beier was at least able to recommend himself. The 21-year-old from Hoffenheim created three good scoring chances shortly after coming on as a substitute after an hour. However, despite dominating the game, the liberating goal did not come. Tyrolean referee Walter Altmann had a quiet evening.

The Germans were without Toni Kroos and Antonio Rüdiger, who only joined the team on Tuesday after Real Madrid's Champions League triumph. Manuel Neuer (38) was back in goal for the national team for the first time since the World Cup knockout in Qatar 18 months ago. The FC Bayern veteran caused a scare in the closing stages of the game with a reckless pass to a lurking opponent, but there were no consequences. Germany will have their last chance to test themselves against Greece in Mönchengladbach on Friday.

England won for the first time this year!
England were missing key players such as Real's Jude Bellingham at St. James Park in Newcastle. The home side needed a half to get going. After a manageable first 45 minutes, Cole Palmer broke the visitors' goal drought after an hour with a penalty (60'), before Trent Alexander-Arnold (85') and substitute Harry Kane (89') made sure of a clear finish. Storm's Jusuf Gazibegovic played through for Bosnia.

Croatia beat North Macedonia 3-0, with Salzburg's Luka Sucic coming on after the break. Lovro Majer entered his name in the statistics as a double goal scorer. Scotland won 2:0 against Gibraltar in Faro, Portugal. The success against the rebuilding opponents was secured by England internationals Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) and Che Adams (Southampton), who scored in the 58th and 85th minutes.

Tuesday's results:

Gibraltar - Scotland 0:2 (0:0)

Croatia - North Macedonia 3:0 (2:0)
Goals: Majer (10., 45.), Pasalic (79.)

Albania - Liechtenstein 3:0 (1:0)

England - Bosnia-Herzegovina 3:0 (0:0)
Goals: Palmer (60th/penalty), Alexander-Arnold (85th), Kane (89th)

Germany - Ukraine 0:0