Germany demolished Curaçao 7-1 at NRG Stadium to make a dominant World Cup statement, with Felix Nmecha and Kai Havertz leading a clinical attacking display.
Germany came into this World Cup fixture as heavy favorites. Curaçao faced an uphill battle against one of football's traditional powerhouses. The stage was set for a one-sided affair in Houston.
The hosts wasted no time asserting their dominance. Felix Nmecha fired Germany ahead in the sixth minute with a composed finish. The early goal set the tone for what would become a relentless attacking performance.
Curaçao showed brief resilience when Leandro Comenencia equalized in the 21st minute. The goal gave the visitors hope for a competitive contest. However, Germany's quality proved too much to handle.
Nico Schlotterbeck restored Germany's lead in the 38th minute with a clinical header. The defender's goal highlighted Germany's threat from set pieces. Kai Havertz then converted a penalty in the 45th minute to make it 3-1 at halftime.
Germany had dominated possession with 65 percent of the ball. They created 26 total shots compared to Curaçao's eight attempts. The expected goals tally of 3.9 versus 0.4 reflected the gulf in class between the sides.
The second half saw Germany shift into another gear entirely. Jamal Musiala scored just two minutes after the restart to extend the lead to 4-1. The young forward's movement and finishing quality proved decisive.
Curaçao's defense crumbled under sustained pressure. Nico Brown added a fifth goal in the 68th minute. Deniz Undav then sealed the rout with a clinical finish in the 78th minute.
Havertz capped a dominant performance with a second goal in the 88th minute. His double underlined Germany's attacking firepower throughout the match. Germany's clinical finishing converted their chances into goals consistently.
Germany completed their demolition with eight goals across the 90 minutes. They registered 12 shots on target from 26 total attempts. Curaçao managed only two shots on target despite their possession time.
The statistics painted a picture of complete German control. Germany completed 548 accurate passes from 630 attempts, maintaining 87 percent accuracy. Curaçao's goalkeeper made four saves in a losing effort.
This emphatic victory sends a clear message about Germany's World Cup ambitions. The seven-goal haul demonstrates their attacking potential in the tournament. Germany's clinical performance suggests they will be genuine contenders for the trophy.
