German U21 with victory: Moukoko scores in 4-1 win over Estonia
The German U21 footballers remain on course in the European Championship qualifiers. In their 4:1 (1:0) win over Estonia in Paderborn on Friday evening, coach Antonio Di Salvo's side celebrated their third win in three games. This gives the DFB team the chance to take an important step towards group victory against Poland on Tuesday (6pm/ProSiebenMaxx). The Poles have played one game more and have twelve points to their name.
In front of 5493 spectators in Paderborn, Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier gave his side a deserved lead at the break (39th minute) after a long and futile run. After the break, Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko increased the lead to 2:0 (53') before the underdogs reduced the deficit to 1:2 through Danil Kuraksin (64'). Gladbach's Rocco Reitz then made it all clear (88./90.+4).
The nine group winners and the three best group runners-up will qualify for the final round, which will take place in Slovakia in 2025. The six remaining group runners-up will compete in play-offs to determine the last three finalists.
The German U21 team, managed by Antonio Di Salvo, is currently on a winning streak in the EM qualifiers, having secured three victories in a row, including a 4-1 victory over Estonia. This success puts them in a strong position, as they aim for group victory in their upcoming match against Poland. With Poland having already played an additional game and accumulating twelve points, the DFB team's qualification for the final round of the U21 European Championship, set to take place in Slovakia in 2025, hinges on their performance in this crucial match.
Source: www.dpa.com
