ENGLAND HAVE RETAINED THE U21s EUROS TITLE!
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England Edge Germany After Extra Time to Win European Under-21 Championship Final
England U21 3-2 Germany U21 (After Extra Time)
England’s Under-21 side were crowned European champions after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Germany, settled in extra time in a dramatic final.
Harvey Elliott got England off to the perfect start, opening the scoring in the 5th minute. The Young Lions doubled their lead when Omari Hutchinson found the net in the 25th minute, putting Lee Carsley’s side firmly in control early on.
However, Germany responded strongly. Nelson Weiper halved the deficit with a well-taken goal in first-half stoppage time (45+1’), shifting the momentum as the teams went into the break.
Paul Nebel, later named Player of the Match with an impressive 8.5 rating, leveled the scores for Germany in the 61st minute, showcasing his quality in the final third and putting pressure on England’s defence.
With the score locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes, the final headed into extra time. It was England’s Jamie Rowe who proved to be the hero, scoring in the 92nd minute to restore England’s advantage.
Tensions ran high as both sides pushed for goals in the closing stages. England’s Samuel Iling-Junior (113’) and James Beadle (115’) were both shown yellow cards in a heated extra time period, but the Young Lions held firm to seal the title.
Despite finishing on the losing side, Paul Nebel’s standout performance for Germany earned him the Player of the Match honors, underlining his influence throughout the contest.
The victory marks a significant achievement for England’s emerging talents, highlighting their resilience and composure on the big stage, while Germany’s U21s will reflect on missed opportunities after a spirited comeback.
Final Score:
England U21 3 – 2 Germany U21 (After Extra Time)
England Scorers:
Harvey Elliott (5’) Omari Hutchinson (25’) Jamie Rowe (92’)
Germany Scorers:
Nelson Weiper (45+1’) Paul Nebel (61’)
Player of the Match:
Paul Nebel (Germany U21) – Rated 8.5 ( fotmob)
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Player of the tournament:
Harvey Elliot
