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Germany Advance with Euro 2020 Qualifier Win vs. Belarus

Germany defeated Belarus 4-0 on Saturday in UEFA 2020 European Championship qualifying, guaranteeing their path towards the finals.

The hosts broke the deadlock four minutes before half-time, as Matthias Ginter found the back of the net.

Leon Goretzka calmly slotted home just four minutes after the restart, and Toni Kroos grabbed a third after 55 minutes.

Belarus' Pavel Nekhajchik was fouled in the box by Robin Koch with 14 minutes remaining, but Manuel Neuer expertly saved Igor Stasevich's penalty.

The Germans took their foot off the gas in the closing stages and cantered to victory, with the visitors pushing for a late consolation.