Germany vs. Slovakia: Score, Reaction from 2016 International Friendly

Slovakia stunned Germany with a 3-1 comeback victory on Sunday as Marek Hamsik, Michal Duris and Juraj Kucka scored to give the travelling team a morale-boosting friendly win in their preparations for Euro 2016.

The reigning world champions took the lead in the 13th minute thanks to a Mario Gomez penalty, but Slovakia scored twice just prior to the break before pulling further ahead in the second period following rain delays at Augsburg’s WWK Arena. 

Germany manager Joachim Low made widespread changes to his lineup and introduced a raft of young talent for Sunday’s fixture, but he’ll nevertheless frown upon a dismal result for one of Euro 2016’s title favourites.

Germany’s upcoming opponents may take heart in their loss, while Slovakia’s will be more wary of manager Jan Kozak’s outfit, England being one of them, per Bet365:

Germany 1-3 Slovakia22 days until they play England at the Euros. pic.twitter.com/wGsPPbj9y4

— bet365 (@bet365) May 29, 2016

Germany’s outing began as one might expect, with the home outfit assuming control of possession, and it wasn’t long before that pressure took effect, as Kucka gave away a penalty for a foul on Mario Gotze.

Gomez stepped up to convert the 13th-minute spot-kick and stake his claim on a prominent place in Low’s Euro 2016 plans after extending his sterling run of form lately, per WhoScored.com:

Mario Gomez: Has now scored in each of his last 7 appearances for club and country (8 goals) #GERSVK

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) May 29, 2016

Slovakia’s chances were limited in the opening 30 minutes, and although Germany saw the better opportunities, there was nothing to show for it in terms of incision.

Slovakia made Die Mannschaft pay for their complacency five minutes prior to half-time when Hamsik arrowed a fierce effort into Manuel Neuer’s top-right corner. Even Germany were forced to sit back and admire the long-range missile:

Crikey. That’s a goal. Marek #Hamsik levels the scores for Slovakia with their first chance of the …

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