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Euro 2024: Germany through, Scotland still alive, as Croatia, Albania play thrilling draw

  • A round-up of all the action from day six, which produced our first last-16 qualifier and more last-minute drama as Croatian hopes grew slim

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Germany became the first team to qualify for the last 16 at Euro 2024 after their victory over Hungary in Stuttgart. Photo: Xinhua

Hosts Germany became the first team through to the knockout stages following their 2-0 victory over Hungary on day six at Euro 2024.

Meanwhile, Croatia’s hopes of reaching the last-16 took a hit as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Albania, but Scotland’s dreams are still just about intact after they drew 1-1 with Switzerland.

Germany’s clash with Hungary was considered somewhat of a banana skin for the hosts, as Julian Nagelsmann’s side had failed to beat them when they met at Euro 2020 and in both Uefa Nations League encounters.

However, any concerns were assuaged on 22 minutes when man of the moment Jamal Musiala opened the scoring after a mix-up in the Hungary defence allowed Barcelona’s Ilkay Gundogan to play the Bayern Munich forward in.

Ilkay Gundogan (left) and Jamal Musiala scored the goals as Germany beat Hungary 2-0. Photo: AFP
Ilkay Gundogan (left) and Jamal Musiala scored the goals as Germany beat Hungary 2-0. Photo: AFP

Germany then rode their luck with the Hungarians coming close to an equaliser on several occasions but Gundogan went from provider to finisher with his country’s second on 67 minutes.

Andrew Cesare Richardson is a sports journalist at the South China Morning Post, previously at ESPN and as Editor-in-Chief for 433's app. Specialising in European football, he moved to Hong Kong in early 2024, bringing extensive experience in covering diverse sports topics and events.
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