Germany’s U-20 national team, under the guidance of coach Hannes Wolf, secured a 3-1 victory against Poland in the first test match of the international period. Despite an early setback, Nelson Weiper from 1. FSV Mainz 05 emerged as the match winner by scoring twice.
Having already achieved victories against Romania (3:2) and Italy (3:0), the German team started the new season on a high note. This success continued against Poland in front of 3200 spectators in Ahlen. The match began unfavorably for the German team as Mlynarczyk scored an early goal from a free-kick cross from the right (2′).
However, Coach Hannes Wolf’s team remained composed and took control of the game. They managed to equalize after eleven minutes when Weiper from Mainz 05 tapped in a low cross from Baum of Elversberg. Just before halftime, the tall young talent Weiper found himself in the opponent’s penalty area once again. This time, he skillfully headed in a high cross from Kade to make it 2-1 (41′).
In the second half, the German team continued to dominate. Ansah extended the lead to 3-1 (53′) with a goal assisted by Weiper, who headed the ball for the 19-year-old Paderborn player to score. Despite chances for both teams, no more goals were scored, partly due to a fantastic save by Bremen’s goalkeeper, Backhaus, denying a consolation goal (71′). The match ended with Germany securing their third consecutive win of the season.
Looking ahead, Germany’s U-20 team will face Ghana’s youth team in Wuppertal on Monday, with kickoff at 17:30 at the Zoo Stadium.
Overall, the German U-20 national team’s victory over Poland showcased their resilience and attacking prowess, with young talents like Weiper shining on the field. The team’s performance in the match reflects their strong start to the season and sets a positive tone for future games. Fans can look forward to more exciting matches as the team continues to display their potential and talent on the international stage.