Jakarta – Surprise in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when Germany began the match in Group A with defeat. Germany collapsed with a score of 2-0 when diving away match against Slovakia at the National Football Stadium, Bratislava, Friday, September 5, 2025 in the morning WIB.
A very rush when coach Julian Nagelsmann boasted with Germany to win the 2026 World Cup. Just starting a fight in the qualifying round, Germany had to swallow defeat.
This is Germany’s defeat for the third time in a row. Previously, The team Must recognize the superiority of Portugal and France in the UEFA Nations League last June. Now, they must recognize the superiority of Slovakia.
Nagelsmann admitted that the team played poorly. There is no fighting spirit and they play without excitement. In contrast to Slovakia which shows high fighting spirit to win the match.
“We do not show enthusiasm and emotions in this match. In terms of emotions, opponents are far better than us,” Nagelsmann said.
“Obviously, we want to appear at the World Cup. But our game is still far from expectations. I want to see players playing with heart and emotions,” he said again.
“We actually lowered the best brand of Germany. But they seemed lacking in terms of quality. I will give players the opportunity to show quality,” Nagelsmann said.
In that match, Germany failed to show dominance of opponents. While Slovakia actually appears effective and efficient in imposing pressure. Even the host was almost superior in the first minutes of the match when Lubomir Satka defender threatened the German goal.
Furthermore, goalkeeper Oliver Baumann again thwarted Slovakia’s attack in the 21st minute. When dealing with one on one with wing player Leo Sauer, he was able to make a brilliant saving.
After repeatedly failed, Slovakia’s efforts finally paid off when David Hancko broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute. The goal began with Florian Wirtz’s mistake who lost the ball and was successfully mastered by Slovakia players who immediately counterattack. The attack was then completed by Hancko.
Winning 1-0 makes Francesco Calzona’s team increasingly confident. They were able to maintain that advantage until the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Germany tried to rise by increasing pressure on the host defense. Good chance obtained by Leon Goretzka. Only his efforts did not produce results.
Moment The eleven Performing pressure, Slovakia is actually able to take a gap to add a goal. This time striker David Strelec who managed to outwit defender Antonio Ruediger to conquer Baumann in the 55th minute.
The score changed 2-0 for Slovakia. Behind two goals, Germany again tried to pressure the opponent. Only their attacks still encounter deadlock. Moreover, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka who plays at the English Premier League club Burnley showed the best performance. Score two goals for Slovakia lasted until the fight was over.
“For the first five minutes, we seemed to show bright hopes. Next, we played very badly,” said Nagelsmann.
“I fully believe in players. But playing better than the opposing team is still not enough if you do not show enthusiasm and desire to win. You will not achieve the expected results when playing like that,” he said.
Nagelsmann hopes that the team will rise when diving the second match against Northern Ireland. Moreover, they play at home. Meanwhile, Slovakia visited Lukemburg’s weak team.
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