Germany, who 'lost to Japan and sacked their coach', beat France 2-1
Germany declares victory after six matches in A-Match
After a shocking loss to Japan that led to the sacking of their coach for the first time in their history, 스포츠토토 the 'Chariot Corps' German soccer team bounced back with a win over France.
Germany defeated France 2-1 in an A-match trial at Zignale Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, on Wednesday (Sept. 13).
It was Germany's first win in six matches since a 2-0 victory over Peru in March. Germany had been in a terrible run of form, with one draw and four defeats in their last five matches.
They were particularly shocked by a 1-4 defeat at home to Japan on Tuesday. 토토 It was another knee-jerk reaction to the 1-2 loss in the group stage of last year's World Cup in Qatar.
As a result, the German Football Association fired head coach Jupp Heynckes. It was the first coach to be fired in German soccer history.
National team president Rudi Föhler took over as acting head coach.
Germany jumped out to an early lead with a goal from Thomas Muller just four minutes into the game.
At halftime, Germany held a one-goal lead and added a second in the 42nd minute when Leroy Sane capitalized on a counterattack opportunity.
France had to settle for a late goal from Antoine Griezmann on a penalty kick in the 44th minute. France's star striker Kylian Mbappe was included on the substitutes list but did not play.
Meanwhile, 스포츠토토링크 England won 3-1 in an exhibition match against Scotland.