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The German national soccer team started qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a convincing victory.
The DFB-Elf won 3-0 (2-0) against Iceland in Duisburg.
“Victories are the best way to ensure that a team grows together quickly,” said the national coach, who left in the summer.
Joachim Löw relied on the well-established Bayern block at the start of the international season - and was rewarded.
Leon Goretzka scored an early lead after just 120 seconds.
Joshua Kimmich had initiated the first chance of the game, Serge Gnabry then dropped on his Munich team-mate.
The outstanding Kimmich and Leroy Sané prepared the second goal in an exemplary manner.
Kai Havertz from Chelsea London made it 2-0 (7th).
DFB-Elf with a goal record against Iceland
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“The need to show that we are better than against Spain is huge for me,” Löw said, referring to the 6-0 win in the last international match of 2020: “and the players too.” Result of the will to make amends was the earliest leadership in 52 years.
At that time, Gerd Müller and Wolfgang Overath scored for the German team.
At halftime the German team had 84 percent of the ball.
Germany convinced in all parts of the team and increased to 3-0 after the break.
Ilkay Gündogan scored with a placed shot (56th).
Löw cheered on the sidelines and was able to spare some of the regular forces.
Jamal Musiala, the 18-year-old jewel of FC Bayern, played his first international match.
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On Sunday it goes on in Bucharest against Romania.
Wednesday will be the home game against North Macedonia in Duisburg again.
More soon.