WOLTEMADE WINNER SEES GERMANY PAST NORTHERN IRELAND
Nick Woltemade scored the only goal as Germany edged out Northern Ireland 1-0 in Belfast.
The Newcastle United striker’s first senior international goal settled the World Cup qualifying Group A clash, with Julian Nagelsmann’s side moving three points clear at the summit.
The hosts thought they had taken the lead after 14 minutes at a raucous Windsor Park, when Dan Ballard fired into the roof of the net, only to be denied by the offside flag.
Germany subsequently struck what proved to be the winner in the 31st minute, with Woltemade bundling home from David Raum’s inswinging corner.
The visitors squandered a great opportunity to double their lead just after the break, with Karim Adeyemi shooting wide when one-on-one with Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
At the other end, Ethan Galbraith saw a low drive tipped around the post, while Oliver Baumann denied substitute Callum Marshall from a tight angle later on.
The hosts continued to push, but their efforts ultimately proved in vain as Germany held on for all three points.
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