The German national football team secured a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Cologne on Sunday evening, bouncing back from a disappointing defeat to Slovakia earlier in the World Cup qualifying campaign.
Serge Gnabry opened the scoring for Germany in the seventh minute, capitalizing on a swift attack with a skillful chip into the left side of the goal. Northern Ireland equalized in the 34th minute through Isaac Price, who volleyed in a corner kick from Justin Devenny, finding the space under the crossbar.
Germany asserted greater control as the match progressed into the second half. Substitute Nadiem Amiri extended the lead in the 69th minute, slotting the ball into an empty net after Northern Ireland goalkeeper Peacock-Farrell misjudged a cross from David Raum. Florian Wirtz then sealed the win with a direct free kick from approximately 23 meters, striking the ball precisely into the left corner of the goal.
Following a heavily criticized performance against Slovakia, the German team displayed a noticeable improvement, dominating the match for extended periods. Coach Julian Nagelsmann made several changes to the starting lineup in response to the previous result. Northern Ireland, unable to replicate the performance of their opening victory against Luxembourg, ultimately succumbed to the German side.