Soccer-Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 16 Jun 2021

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group F - France v Germany - Football Arena Munich, Munich, Germany - June 15, 2021 Germany's Serge Gnabry in action with France's Hugo Lloris Pool via REUTERS/Matthias Hangst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Title favourites France launched their Euro 2020 Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday, courtesy of an own goal by Mats Hummels, as the sluggish-looking hosts lost their opening fixture at the European Championship for the first time.

The world champions went ahead in the 20th minute when midfielder Paul Pogba's raking pass was fired back across the goal by Lucas Hernandez and defender Hummels shanked the ball into his own net as he tried to clear it.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Australia goalkeeper Williams to retire after Paris Olympics
Soccer-Man United's Rashford, Martinez back in training ahead of Arsenal clash
Soccer-Olympiakos ease past Villa to reach Europa Conference League final
Soccer-Clinical Atalanta beat Marseille 3-0 to reach Europa League final
Soccer-Leverkusen deserve all the titles they can win, says Alonso
Soccer-Leverkusen reach Europa League final with late comeback against Roma
Saint Jude
Menotti, the football romantic who led Argentina to first World Cup
Charity Shield match cancelled, but JDT hoping Selangor will reconsider
Super League clubs take steps to beef up security

Others Also Read