A late strike from Deniz Undav secured a 2-1 victory for Germany against Ghana in an international friendly played in Stuttgart on Monday.
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Germany controlled much of the game but struggled to convert chances, eventually taking the lead just before half-time through a penalty by Kai Havertz after a handball decision confirmed by VAR.
Despite Germany’s dominance, Ghana equalized in the second half through Abdul Fatawu, who finished off a swift counter-attack, exposing defensive vulnerabilities in the home side.
With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Undav — introduced at half-time — netted the decisive goal in the 88th minute after receiving a pass from Leroy Sane, sealing the win for the hosts.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged his side’s inconsistency, noting that while his team dominated possession, they failed to capitalize on opportunities and were exposed to counter-attacks.
Earlier, Florian Wirtz came close with a free-kick that struck the post, while Nick Woltemade had a goal ruled out for offside. Young talent Lennart Karl also impressed after coming on, nearly assisting a goal.
For Ghana, midfielder Thomas Partey featured in the lineup, marking his return to international action.
Despite securing a seventh consecutive win, Germany’s performance raised questions ahead of tougher fixtures, as defensive lapses and missed chances continue to concern the coaching staff.
