Germany rout Curaçao 7-1 but Caribbean nation score first-ever World Cup goal
Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curaçao in Houston.
Felix Nmecha opened the scoring just six minutes in, but Germany were slightly stunned when Livano Comenencia levelled for minnows Curaçao, making their maiden appearance at a World Cup.
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However, a Nico Schlotterbeck header and Havertz penalty soon restored Germany’s advantage at half-time.
A comfortable display saw further goals in the second half from Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, Deniz Undav and Havertz as Germany wrapped up three points in their first Group E game.
