"We face a tough challenge with three matches in seven days against teams we have to beat to go through to the next round," said Germany coach Meikel Schönweitz ahead of the opening fixture. Thanks to the outstanding finishing from Kai Havertz, Germany have taken the first important step to playing in next year's finals in Finland. The first two teams in each group of four qualify for the second qualifying round of the European Championships to be played early in 2018.
The Germany captain opened the scoring on 17 minutes, scored the second goal from a free-kick 17 minutes after the restart before netting from the penalty spot to make it 3-1 on 64 minutes after Belarus pulled a goal back just before the hour mark. Havertz crowned a sensational performance with an assist for Arne Maier (Hertha Berlin) for the fourth goal before converting a second spot-kick in the final minute to round off the scoring at 5-1. Belarus ended the match with nine players after two red cards (63 and 68 minutes).
Bayer 04 face Hamburger SV for the first time since February 2018 in their rearranged Bundesliga Matchday 17 clash. After long years in the second division, the Red Shorts have gradually reestablished themselves in the top flight this season, thanks in particular to their strong home record and third-best tackle success rate in the league. There'll be a fierce battle in the air too, as three of the highest-scoring centre-backs in the Bundesliga could be on the pitch at the Volksparkstadion - two of them for Leverkusen. The Matchday News.
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Video games manufacturer Electronic Arts (EA), together with the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), has announced the six nominees for the February 2026 Bundesliga Player of the Month award. Not one, but two Werkself players are on the list in Edmond Tapsoba and Alejandro Grimaldo. Supporters of the Black-and-Reds have from now until midnight on Sunday 8 March to vote!
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After the original fixture on 13 January was postponed due to weather-related structural risks to the Volksparkstadion's roof, Hamburger SV now host Bayer 04 Leverkusen this evening, Wednesday 4 March (kick-off 20:30 CET), in the rearranged Matchday 17 meeting. It's a second home game in three days for HSV - an update on the opponents.
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The German Football League (DFL) has announced the three candidates for Bundesliga ‘Rookie of the Month’ for February. Among the candidates is Werkself player Jarell Quansah. Fans of Bayer 04 can vote for their favourite on the Bundesliga app from now until Thursday, 5 March (23:59 CET).
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