Matchwinner Woltemade on Germany’s performance against Luxembourg

Germany’s matchwinner Nick Woltemade, whose two goals secured the hard-fought 2-0 victory in Luxembourg, reflected after the match on an evening that demanded resilience more than brilliance.

Woltemade was candid about Germany’s sluggish start, admitting that the first-half performance fell well below expectations. “The way we played in the first half wasn’t good. Too little intensity, little pressure, little joy in our play,” he said.

The team, however, managed to shift gears after the break. “We were able to change that in the second half, scored goals at the important moments, and that’s what matters in the end. It wasn’t a feast for the eyes, but I don’t really care about that right now – the most important thing is that we win games like this.”

Despite the final scoreline, Woltemade felt Germany could have created even more breathing room. “We could have won the game by a bigger margin if we had finished our chances better,” he noted, adding that the team is satisfied with the win and already looking ahead: “But we’ll take the victory and look forward to the next match.”

The striker emphasised the demanding nature of the match, crediting Luxembourg for making Germany work hard. “As I said, the game was hard work, but that’s part of it sometimes, and then it’s important to take your chances – which we did today.”

When asked about his decisive role, Woltemade downplayed the personal spotlight. “In the end, I don’t care whether it’s >Woltemade< on the scoreboard twice or >Sané< twice — and by the way, he played me some great passes today.”

Still, he acknowledged what it means to him to deliver for his country: “Of course, it’s always an honour for me when I can take on an important role in this team.”