Germany celebrates gripping 3-2 victory against Italy in the U21 thriller!

Germany celebrates gripping 3-2 victory against Italy in the U21 thriller!

Deutschland - On June 22, 2025, the football world was back in fever when Germany and Italy met in a gripping quarter-finals of the U21 European Championship. The eagerly awaited duel started at 9 p.m., led by referee Manfredas Lukjančukas from Lithuania. All eyes were aimed at the two teams, because the prerequisites were exciting: Germany had won all three group games and went into the game well, while Italy came to the pitch as a group.

In the first half, the spectators saw an intensive game in which both teams had chances, but went into the cabin without goals. The biggest possibility for Italy was in the 31st minute when Wilfried Gnonto hit the outside network. Even if a 0-0 did not give up much at the break, the fans were excited about what the second half would bring.

a dramatic course

The second half started with a surprise: In the 58th minute, Italy took the lead 1-0 with a goal from Luca Koleosho. But the German U21 selection was not willing to give up and equalized in the 68th minute through Nick Woltemade. With a quick change, they showed that they were willing to shoot the game.

in the 87th minute Nelson Weiper Germany brought 2-1 in front, but the drama took no end. Italy was able to strike back in added time: Giuseppe Ambrosino equalized in the 90th minute and set the score to 2: 2. Immediately afterwards there was a yellow-red card for Mattia Zanotti from Italy in the 90th minute, which made the situation more difficult for the team.

The extension

In the extension, Germany had a double overnight and used it to become an advantage. In the 117th minute, Merlin Röhl managed to achieve the decisive 3: 2 for Germany. With this lead and the will to win the players in the back they ended the game with another strong appearance.

With this victory, the boys were able to catapult themselves into the semi-finals of the U21 European Championship, a great success after an excellent group phase. The market value of the German U21 is currently EUR 267.30 million, while the Italian team has 190.10 million euros. Germany scored an average player value of 11.62 million euros compared to 8.27 million euros for the Italians. Despite the tight game, Germany remains a clear favorite in the competition and shows how it works when it comes down to it.

The encounter between the two teams is not only exciting this season, but also in the past: In the last ten games between Germany and Italy there was a victory for Germany, a tie and no defeats. The German selection coach has been a 46-year-old tactician since September 2021, while his Italian colleague, 57 years old, has only been in office since August 2023.

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