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Heated Match in Dunajská Streda Ends with German U21 Victory
A highly emotional and card-filled encounter at the MOL Aréna in Dunajská Streda saw Germany U21 overcome Italy U21 in a quarter-final match of the UEFA U21 Championship. The German dominance in ball possession (59%) translated into a higher number of shots (21 compared to Italy’s 13).
The match was characterized by notable indiscipline, with a total of ten yellow cards and two red cards for the Italian team. The first half saw early cautions for Pirola and Koleosho.
Koleosho opened the scoring for Italy in the 58th minute, but the joy was short-lived, as Woltemade equalized for Germany in the 68th minute. The tension continued to escalate, with Gnonto receiving two yellow cards that led to his sending off.
In the final minutes of regular time, Weiper put Germany ahead in the 87th minute. Ambrosino, in the 90th minute, managed a late equalizer that sent the game into extra time. Zanotti also saw a red card in added time, leaving Italy with nine players.
In extra time, Rohl sealed the match in the 117th minute, giving Germany the final victory. The match concluded with a flurry of cards, underscoring the intensity and controversy of the encounter. Referee Manfredas Lukjancukas had a busy night in Dunajská Streda.
Substitutions germany u21: at minute 62 A. Knauff came in and B. Gruda went out., at minute 62 M. Rohl came in and P. Nebel went out., at minute 62 N. Weiper came in and N. Tresoldi went out., at minute 91 T. Oermann came in and M. Rosenfelder went out., at minute 100 E. Baum came in and N. Collins went out., at minute 114 P. Wanner came in and E. Martel went out.
Substitutions italy u21: at minute 71 C. Casadei came in and L. Koleosho went out., at minute 88 N. Pisilli came in and C. Ndour went out., at minute 88 G. Ambrosino came in and M. Ruggeri went out., at minute 91 M. Kayode came in and M. Prati went out., at minute 102 J. Fazzini came in and G. Fabbian went out., at minute 102 R. Turicchia came in and L. Pirola went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Germany U21
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Italy U21
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