Germany secures group victory with last-gasp goal against Switzerland

Nail-biting finish in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier

Substitute Füllkrug scores late winner to secure top spot

In a thrilling encounter at the AFG Arena in St. Gallen, Germany emerged victorious against Switzerland in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match, claiming the group victory in dramatic fashion.

Despite a hard-fought match, the score remained level until the dying moments. However, in the third minute of added time, substitute Niclas Füllkrug rose to the occasion, heading home a cross to secure a crucial 1-0 victory for the reigning world champions.

The goal sent shockwaves through the Swiss team, who had been impressive throughout the match. The result means that Switzerland finished second in the group and will now face a play-off to secure a spot in the tournament.

For Germany, the victory is a huge relief and provides a much-needed boost of confidence ahead of the knockout stages. The team will now await the draw to determine their opponents in the round of 16.

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