GER
CZEKO
GoalGER - Luca Waldschmidt13'
Substitution
23 - Jonas Hofmann
0 - Nadiem Amiri20'
HT
- Substitution0 - Antonin Barak0 - Alex Kral68'
- Substitution0 - Philipp Max0 - Nico Schulz69'
Yellow CardCZE - Tomas Soucek76'- Substitution0 - Jan Kopic0 - Zdenek Ondrasek78'
FT
Germany
Game Stats
Czech Republic
59%
Possession
41%
16
Shots
15
8
Shots (On goal)
5
3
Corners
3
5
Saves
7
4
Fouls
9
Lineups
1
Kevin Trapp
5
Jonathan Tah
17
Robin Koch
16
Antonio Rüdiger
20
Ridle Baku
21
Ilkay Gündogan
6
Florian Neuhaus
0
Philipp Max
23
Jonas Hofmann
10
Julian Brandt
11
Luca Waldschmidt
3-4-2-1
0
Jirí Pavlenka
0
Ales Mateju
0
Jakub Brabec
0
Vaclav Jemelka
0
Filip Novák
0
Tomás Holes
0
Antonin Barak
0
Vaclav Cerny
0
Borek Dockal
0
Jan Kopic
20
Michael Krmencik
4-2-3-1
Team Stats
Germany
| Goalkeepers | G | GC | SAV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Forwards | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13' | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20' | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Midfielders | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 69' | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 45' | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defenders | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Substitutes | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'(Jonas Hofmann) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 45'(Ilkay Gündogan) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 69'(Philipp Max) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Czech Republic
| Goalkeepers | G | GC | SAV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Forwards | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45' | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Midfielders | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 78' | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 69' | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 68' | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 45' | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Defenders | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 45' | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Substitutes | G | A | SHO | FC | FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45'(Filip Novák) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 45'(Vaclav Cerny) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 45'(Michael Krmencik) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 68'(Antonin Barak) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 69'(Borek Dockal) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 78'(Jan Kopic) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
Team Ranks
Germany
Game Stats
Czech Republic
59%
Possession
41%
16
Shots
15
8
Shots (On goal)
5
3
Corners
3
5
Saves
7
4
Fouls
9
Game Stream
- 90'+2'It's on to more serious stuff for both sides, then. They'll be content with what has been a decent workout but Germany have work to do before they face Ukraine. That's all for now. Goodbye!
- 90'+2'Silhavy will be pleased from what he saw from his Czech Republic side, on the other hand. Pavlenka kept his team in the game in the first 45 minutes and the Czechs had 11 shots in the second half, even if most of them were off target. With inferior opposition in Israel and Slovakia coming up, they've got a shot at hauling Scotland back in their Nations League group.
- 90'+2'Germany see off the Czech Republic in a not entirely convincing victory. Germany took the lead in the first half through Waldschmidt then proceeded to breeze through the second half, giving the Czechs the opportunity to threaten late on. Low's side did OK but will have to be better than that in their Nations League games.
- 90'+2'FULL-TIME: GERMANY 1-0 CZECH REPUBLIC
- 90'There'll be two more minutes of this. Vydra's header was probably the Czechs' chance to get a draw out of this game but they've been better in this second half.
- 89'The Czechs continue to pepper Germany's goal as Soucek is next to fire off-target from range. Low is understandably looking a little frustrated.
- 88'Darida arrives late on the scene to blast an effort against a Germany defender as the hosts struggle to clear a cross from the right. Germany look to counter but it doesn't work out.
- 86'The Czechs sense they could cause a late shock now as Vydra drags a shot wide. Germany have been in second gear throughout this second half.
- 84'Tah ventures forward from centre-back and goes straight for goal, stinging the hands of Pavlenka. Pavlenka can only push it away but there's no one close in German colours to capitalise.
- 82'The Czechs nearly equalise! Jankto sends a cross into the box and Vydra gets his head on it, forcing Trapp to tip it wide for a corner! The visitors don't achieve much with said corner but it's a reminder they're still in this game if they want to be.
- 80'Any energy or intrigue that was in this game has dissipated now and has been replaced with mild curiosity. Neuhaus has another shot blocked in the box, as does Dahoud. Germany win a corner off Soucek which the Czechs clear.
- 78'Czech Republic substitution. Kopic makes way for Ondrasek.
- 76'Soucek is booked for a suspect challenge on Brandt.
- 75'Darida's shot from outside the box is blocked and Jankto floats his follow-up wide from a similar distance. We might still have a game here after all.
- 73'The Czechs are still halfheartedly going for an equaliser. Holes has an attempt from long range that is nowhere near.
- 71'There's not been very much going on for the past 10 minutes. Germany keep trying to pick the lock but are finding it harder than they did in the first half. Darida wins a free-kick down the left as Tah fouls him. Soucek heads high and wide from Darida's cross.
- 70'Max's game is over. He's certainly caught the eye in his first start for Germany. Schulz replaces him.
- 69'Next on for the Czechs is the Hertha Berlin midfielder Darida. He's on for Dockal.
- 68'The Czechs make two more changes. The 22-year-old midfielder Kral is on. Barak goes off for him.
- 66'The Czech Republic get caught upfield and Max looks to find Amiri with a curling ball behind the visitors' defence. It nearly comes off but not quite.
- 64'Dahoud looks to set Brandt free down the left-hand channel but there's just a bit too much power on his pass. Dahoud's done well since coming on.
- 62'If this were a competitive fixture the Czechs would be a touch more urgent in their play, given they're still a goal behind. As it isn't, they're not.
- 60'Chance for Germany! Dahoud drives into the centre of the box and spanks an effort just wide. It looked as though it was heading for the top left corner. The hosts are picking up steam again now.
- 58'Germany win a free-kick at the base of their midfield and take it quickly. Neuhaus skips through midfield and decides to go it alone, dragging a shot wide of the right-hand post.
- 56'Amiri is caught offside from Koch's throughball. Germany haven't really gotten going yet this half, not that they've needed to.
- 55'Soucek ghosts into the box and heads at goal from Dockal's cross despite Koch's attempts to put him off. Trapp has it covered.
- 54'Rudiger makes amends by heading away the free-kick. There was a whiff of handball about Amiri's corner a moment ago, by the way, but the officials didn't spot it.
- 52'Kopic breaks down the right for the Czechs and beats Rudiger to the ball. Rudiger promptly fouls the winger. It'll be a Czech free-kick.
- 50'Brabec concedes a corner down Germany's left. Amiri's delivery in isn't great and is cleared easily.
- 45'+2'Germany had seven shots on target in that first half but only beat Pavlenka once. The Czech Republic will fancy their chances of getting back into this so long as they prevent Germany from scoring again. If Germany do score again first, this game's probably done.
- 48'The Czechs start the second half brightly as Dokal fires at Trapp from the right of the box. It's a comfortable save for Trapp but it bodes well for the visitors.
- 45'+2'As international friendlies go, this one hasn't been bad at all. Germany have been the better side and are a goal up through Waldschmidt. They'd be leading by more but for the efforts of Pavlenka in the Czech Republic's goal. The Czechs have had the odd chance but nothing more.
- 45'+2'HALF-TIME: GERMANY 1-0 CZECH REPUBLIC
- 46'The second half gets underway. How will that raft of substitutions impact things?
- 46'The last change for the Czechs is up front. Burnley's Vydra is on for Krmencik.
- 46'Soucek, goalscorer for West Ham United this past weekend, replaces Novak.
- 46'Meanwhile the Czech Republic make three changes. Jankto is on for the anonymous Cerny.
- 46'Germany make a substitution at half-time. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder Dahoud is on for Gundogan.
- 45'There'll be two added minutes in this first half.
- 44'While they're still only a goal down the Czechs have belief. Kopic fires wide of the right-hand post from a tight angle on the left.
- 42'Germany want that second goal. Neuhaus passes through the Czech defence to put Amiri one-on-one with Pavlenka but the Werder Bremen keeper makes himself big to make the block! Amiri tries again to the same result and Neuhaus can't beat Pavlenka at his near post.
- 40'Kopic keeps a pass in play near the corner flag for the Czech Republic and gets into the box to head Mateju's cross at goal. Trapp comes across to his near post to save it.
- 38'The Czechs have been second best in this first half but are having their moments. Dockal tries to find Krmencik with a deep cross but can't beat Rudiger.
- 36'Baku flings another cross into the box from the right. It's punted clear. Max is next to have a try as he volleys the ball into the centre. Pavlenka has no one near him to prevent him from gathering it.
- 35'Germany win a corner down their right which Max will take. Max swings it in with his left foot but it doesn't beat the first Czech defender.
- 33'Germany look very comfortable as things stand. The Czechs aren't able to do much except close the hosts down and try to force a mistake.
- 32'Now the Czechs present Brandt with a gilt-edged chance with a rogue pass across their backline! Brandt has only Pavlenka to beat but blazes over! Low claps his hands in frustration from his seat.
- 31'Both of Germany's wing-backs are getting plenty of space at the moment as Amiri fires a routine shot at Pavlenka.
- 30'The Czechs are getting forward on the counter when they can, which isn't often at the moment. Kopic knocks the ball past Rudiger in an attempt to beat him in a race but only succeeds in putting the ball out for a throw-in.
- 28'Germany knock the ball around their back six, trying to play through the Czech's press. They do too as their captain for the day Gundogan receives a pass from Waldschmidt and has a shot blocked from just outside the box. Baku fires a low effort straight at Pavlenka shortly after. Pavlenka dives low to smother it.
- 26'Max is certainly making an impression so far. The left-back rolls a dangerous first-time cross across the face of goal but no one in white and black is able to prod it home.
- 24'Max almost finds Waldschmidt with a defence-splitting throughball behind the Czech's high line. Pavlenka rushes out to clear it but Waldschmidt is just offside anyway.
- 22'Krmencik gets sight of goal from the left edge of the box and lets rip. The Club Brugge striker's effort is straight at Trapp though and the German keeper handles it well.
- 20'Barak floats a lovely ball over the top for Novak to chase. It almost lands for the full-back before bouncing out of play.. It looks like Hofmann's game is over by the way. He hasn't been able to shake off that injury.
- 20'The Bayer Leverkusen player Amiri comes on to replace the stricken Hofmann. It's unfortunate for Hofmann who would no doubt have been keen to impress.
- 19'Hofmann leaves the pitch temporarily for treatment but is soon able to come back on. Meanwhile, the Czech push Germany back into their own box with Rudiger clearing a cross from Barak.
- 17'The Czechs win a corner down their left as Waldschmidt comes back to defend. Dockal comes across to take it and Germany clear it without any fuss.
- 15'The Czech Republic can consider themselves slightly unlucky to be behind as they've started the game reasonably well. There's still plenty of time for them to show what they can do though.
- 13'That's Max's first assist for Germany on his first start. The 27-year-old PSV Eindhoven left-back has been waiting for his chance to represent his country and certainly did his cause no harm there.
- 13'GOAL! GERMANY 1-0 CZECH REPUBLIC! Germany take an early lead. A great crossfield ball finds Baku in space down the right. Baku cuts back to Neuhaus who forces a save from Pavlenka. However, Pavlenka can only push the shot out to Max who finds Waldschmidt for the tap-in.
- 11'Krmencik races through on goal after a throughball sends him away. The Leeds United defender Koch is on hand to sweep up and clear the ball away before Krmencik can shoot.
- 9'Germany are on the front foot in these early stages. Hofmann sends a pass into the penalty area for Waldschmidt, only for the Czech defence to cut it out.
- 7'Hofmann wins a free-kick in the Czech Republic's half as he's fouled by the evocatively named Holes. The Czech midfielder will be hoping not to leave any, uh, gaps behind him here.
- 5'The Czechs show their intent early on. Mateju rolls the ball into the box for Dockal who hits the side netting from a tight angle.
- 3'Germany go on the attack down their right through Brandt. The Borussia Dortmund winger's cross into the box isn't the right one though and the Czech Republic clear.
- 1'The Latvian referee Andris Treimanis blows his whistle and gets this game underway!
- -The two sides are out on the pitch in Leipzig. Germany are playing in their familiar white shirts and black shorts. Czech Republic are wearing all red.
- -Germany and the Czech Republic last met in a World Cup qualifying match in September 2017. Germany won 2-1 that day. While Germany are still very much the better side, their star has rather dimmed of late. A surprise result for the Czechs isn't out of the question.
- -Low names an experimental Germany side with ten changes to the team that drew 3-3 with Switzerland last time out. A few, like Max and Baku, start for Germany for the first time. The Czech Republic start with an entirely different 11 from the one that lost 1-0 to Scotland in October. They can call on the likes of Coufal, Soucek and Vydra from the bench.
- -SUBS: David Hovorka, Ales Mandous, Zdenek Ondrasek, Vladimir Coufal, Vladimir Darida, Tomas Vaclik, Alex Kral, Matej Vydra, Tomas Soucek, Tomas Kalas, Tomas Koubek, Jakub Jankto.
- -CZECH REPUBLIC (4-2-3-1): Jirí Pavlenka; Ales Mateju, Jakub Brabec, Vaclav Jemelka, Filip Novak; Tomas Holes, Antonin Barak; Jan Kopic, Borek Dockal (c), Vaclav Cerny; Michal Krmencik.
- -SUBS: Robin Gosens, Bernd Leno, Nadiem Amiri, Nico Schulz, Niklas Stark, Felix Uduokhai, Mahmoud Dahoud, Benjamin Henrichs.
- -GERMANY (3-4-3): Kevin Trapp; Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch, Antonio Rudiger; Ridle Baku, Florian Neuhaus, Ilkay Gundogan (c), Philipp Max; Jonas Hofmann, Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, Julian Brandt.
- -Germany's visitors today are neighbours the Czech Republic, whose squad was stricken by COVID-19 during the last international break. Jaroslav Silhavy will be hoping to draw on some of his more experienced players this time around as they prepare to fight Scotland to finish top of their Nations League group.
- -While some might sniff at an international friendly during a global pandemic, Germany boss Joachim Low will be keen to use this opportunity to try out some new players ahead of his side's UEFA Nations League matches with Ukraine and Spain. A bit of new blood might be of help to the hosts, who have drawn four of their last five matches.
- -Hello! Welcome to our live text commentary of this international friendly match between Germany and the Czech Republic at the RB Arena, Leipzig.
- 78'
Substitution - In0 - Zdenek OndrasekSubstitution - Out0 - Jan KopicCzech Republic substitution. Kopic makes way for Ondrasek. - 76'Yellow Card0 - Tomas SoucekSoucek is booked for a suspect challenge on Brandt.
- 69'Substitution - In0 - Nico SchulzSubstitution - Out0 - Philipp MaxNext on for the Czechs is the Hertha Berlin midfielder Darida. He's on for Dockal.
- 68'Substitution - In0 - Alex KralSubstitution - Out0 - Antonin BarakThe Czechs make two more changes. The 22-year-old midfielder Kral is on. Barak goes off for him.
- 20'Substitution - In0 - Nadiem AmiriSubstitution - Out23 - Jonas HofmannThe Bayer Leverkusen player Amiri comes on to replace the stricken Hofmann. It's unfortunate for Hofmann who would no doubt have been keen to impress.
- 13'Goal11 - Luca WaldschmidtGoal! Germany 1, Czech Republic 0. Gian-Luca Waldschmidt (Germany) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Philipp Max with a cross.
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