June 14 – Germany marked its 1,000th international fixture by snatching a 3-3 draw against Ukraine with a last-gasp penalty in what was arranged as a special charity match in Bremen.
Viktor Tsyhankov scored twice for Ukraine to come from behind and lead 3-1 in Sergei Rebrov’s debut as coach, putting his team on course for the country’s first ever win over Germany.
But Kai Havertz pulled one back in the 83rd and was then fouled for the penalty that Joshua Kimmich converted in stoppage time.
The German FA donated all proceeds from Monday’s game to the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both teams took the field accompanied by children who had fled their country to escape the war.
Every Ukrainian player was draped in the national flag and players on both sides posed for a mixed photo behind a banner with the word ‘peace’.
As 2024 European Championship hosts, Germany are not taking part in the qualifying campaign and will next play friendlies against Poland on Friday and Colombia four days later.
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