Germany cruise past United States 3-1 away in a friendly on Saturday

MUNICH: Germany’s new head coach Julian Nagelsmann enjoyed his debut as the four-time world champion recovered from a goal down to beat the United States 3-1 away in a friendly on Saturday.

The Euro 2024 host was in freefall last month as it suffered a shock 4-1 loss at home to Japan but was sharp in attack as goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Niclas Fullkrug, and Jamal Musiala secured the win in East Hartford, Connecticut.

U.S. captain Christian Pulisic thrilled the home crowd when he opened the scoring, but the Americans could not hold onto their lead and midfielder Gundogan levelled before halftime, while Fullkrug and Musiala struck after the break.

“We had a great start to the game, I think the energy levels were high,” said U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie. “I’m sure they went inside (at halftime) and saw how they could hurt us.”

The U.S. next play Ghana in a friendly in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday when Germany faces Mexico in Philadelphia. Agencies

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