Euro 2020: Late Goretzka equaliser books Germany last-16 clash with England
Updated On: 24 June, 2021 07:35 AM IST | Munich | AFP
"I am absolutely delighted -- we have no doubts now and are full of confidence," said Goretzka amid German celebrations at the final whistle. Germany only narrowly avoided a repeat of their shock group-stage exit, as defending champions, at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Germany`s midfielder Leon Goretzka (2nd R) celebrates scoring his team`s second goal with his teammates during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Germany and Hungary at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Pic/AFP
Leon Goretzka came off the bench to rescue Germany`s Euro 2020 campaign with a late equaliser as a nerve-shredding 2-2 draw against Hungary in Munich on Wednesday set up a last-16 showdown with England. Adam Szalai gave Hungary a shock early lead and although Germany drew level through Kai Havertz in the second half, the Hungarians went back in front almost immediately through Andras Schaefer. With six minutes left, Goretzka fired home a crucial equaliser to set up a blockbuster tie against England at Wembley on Tuesday, eliminating Hungary who finished bottom of Group F.
"I am absolutely delighted -- we have no doubts now and are full of confidence," said Goretzka amid German celebrations at the final whistle. Germany only narrowly avoided a repeat of their shock group-stage exit, as defending champions, at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "We made mistakes but fought and showed superb morale," said Germany coach Joachim Loew, who was six minutes from ending his 15 years in charge with an embarassing defeat. "It was not for the faint-hearted. Now it will a real highlight to play against England at Wembley.
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