Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao

Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany defeated Curacao 3-0 in their opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston. The match, played on June 27, 2023, saw Germany overcome an early challenge from their opponents. Havertz opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Curacao, making their debut in the tournament, showed resilience. However, Germany asserted their dominance in the second half. Havertz added his second goal in the 73rd minute, and Robin Gosens sealed the victory with a third goal in the 85th minute. This win places Germany at the top of Group E, with their next match scheduled against El Salvador on July 1, 2023.