Deniz Undav’s last-gasp strike keeps Germany’s perfect run intact
Updated On: 01 April, 2026 09:42 AM IST | Stuttgart | AFP
Striker Deniz Undav ecstatic as his late goal 88th-minute goal secured a 2-1 friendly win over Ghana despite Germany’s shaky performance

Germany striker Deniz Undav celebrates scoring against Ghana on Monday. Pic/Getty Images
A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany's blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. Germany dominated possession and field position against the visitors but needed a Kai Havertz penalty to break through just before half-time. A counter-attacking Abdul Fatawu goal drew the visitors level and the lifeless match looked on track for a draw until Stuttgart striker Undav's 88th-minute effort put Germany back in front. The home fans chanted Undav's name until the striker was brought on at half-time.
The former Brighton forward told ARD: "It was crazy to hear how the fans stood behind me," adding "it was a perfect evening. Got the win, scored a goal -- top." "We were completely in control in the first-half, but we have to make more out of our chances," Undav said. Despite a seventh win in a row, it was an inconsistent performance from Julian Nagelsmann's men against an out-of-form Ghana side. "We didn't play in position. There was a lot of 'freestyle' play again, like against Switzerland, which left us very vulnerable to counter-attacks," Nagelsmann said.

