In this European opener, Germany lined up in a 4231 with Tah, Rüdiger, Kimmich, Mittelstädt, Kroos at the back, Andrich, attacking midfielder Gündo?an, Musiala on the wings, Wirtz, Havertz up front
In the backline, Scotland lined up 343 with Hendry, Tierney, Porteous, Ralston wingbacks, Robertson, McTominay midfielders, McGregor, McGinn forwards, Christie, Adams forwards
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Despite Scotland being ranked 343rd on the formation chart prior to the game, it immediately became 541 as the game started and both wingbacks immediately retreated into the defense as with only 49 seconds on the clock, Rüdiger crossed from the back to Wirtz in front of him, sprinted into the penalty area, and turned into a one-two shot that was blocked by the goalkeeper. Germany immediately showed that they could break through the Scottish defense with speed. The Scottish defenders and wing defense could only fall back. This start increased Germany's self-confidence considerably and then Germany began to take control of the game.
Scotland were going to try and destroy Germany by grabbing the ball high up the pitch, but as you can see Scotland knew from the fifth minute that this was no good as Kroos retreated straight back to the backline to stand with Tah and Rüdiger, Germany's flanking fullbacks went straight up to reach the center of the field, which immediately set up Germany's scrum formation. Scotland tried to rush but the pace was not very uniform. kroos immediately broke away from the halfbacks for the next few plays and then proceeded to mount an attack.
This looks like Real Madrid tactics. Ancelotti's accurate control of the back line in the back of the net is tantamount to giving up the effectiveness of the offense up front. He only uses his passing to get going and then frees the fullbacks to attack. But his passing traversal is so strong that Real Madrid doesn't even have to defend at the back because opponents can hit Real Madrid's waist so few times. This year, Ancelotti even used it like Kroos because Kroos is actually quite old so it's best to control physical exertion. In fact, the effect is very good. üdiger are Real Madrid's starters, the two in the back of the stand together is actually very accustomed to the German team in the back of the ball out of the field has become very stable.
Germany scored 10 minutes into the game when Kroos played a long pass at the back to the right wing, Kimmich stepped up to there to receive the ball and then played a ground ball to the top of the box. By this time, Scotland's midfield was in disarray. In addition, he feared that Germany's front three would grab the points at a rapid pace. The defenders thought there would be a direct pass so dropped back deeper with space around their waists.Wirtz got to the 18-yard line and pushed the ball straight through with a ground ball. Although the keeper touched it, he still bounced it into the goal.
This matchup is pretty good. Kimmich on the right and the forward line work together in such a way that the opponents think they should just pass the ball. With the waistband empty, Wirtz on the left wing runs into the center to receive the ball, replacing the original attacking G. ündo?an position, which is obviously a good setup that renders Scotland, who want to keep an eye on the ball one-on-one, useless, as Germany's position up front is changing drastically.
Scotland then tried to pounce on the ball but they did not press hard enough and Germany could still handle it, and then on 19 minutes Germany attacked again when Gündo?an received a beautiful ball upfield and then passed a ball through a three-man defense for Havertz to rush into the box to receive. Although Ralstan recovered immediately, Havertz returned the ball 45 degrees to Musiala, who snapped and exploded.
Germany's crossing play is doing a great job of pulling the enemy defense. They were maneuvering into space rather than pressing hard. At this point, the game is over early.
Germany played well. After that, they were strengthened by counterattacking in place up front. Scotland tried to attack but the forwards were down to Adams. the likes of McTominay and McGinn were trapped in the German midfield and it was difficult to play out. Germany pressed all the way to the 40. On the attack, Germany launched another goalmouth streak. porteous tried to clear the ball but kicked down G. ündo?An was awarded 12 yards and got a red card to exit, Germany's side was penalized by Havertz and took it 3-0.
