PARIS — Mario Gomez struck as world champion Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in Paris Tuesday to qualify for the Euro 2016 knockout phase as winner of Group C.
Drafted in to address the goal-scoring problems witnessed in Germany’s 0-0 draw with Poland, the on-loan Besiktas striker netted from Thomas Mueller’s pass in the 30th minute at Parc des Princes.
That Germany did not win more handsomely was due largely to the excellence of Northern Irish goalkeeper Michael McGovern.
But it was enough to preserve its position at the top of the group on goal difference above Poland, which beat Ukraine by the …read more
Source: Saudi Gazette
