Germany U21 survived a scare to defeat Northern Ireland U21 2-1 away from home in a UEFA European U21 Championship qualification match on October 15, 2025. The result maintains Germany's perfect start to the campaign, but they were pushed all the way by a spirited host side. Northern Ireland took a surprise lead, stunning the favorites, but Germany's quality eventually shone through as they scored twice to turn the game around. The match was a tense affair until the final whistle, with Northern Ireland pressing for an equalizer. The 2-1 win secures three crucial points for Germany in a tricky away fixture, while Northern Ireland can take great heart from a performance that suggests they can compete with the best in the group.