AACHEN, Germany (Interstat) — Germany U21 beat Georgia U21 2-0 Tuesday in a home football match, getting both goals from Dzenan Pejcinovic in a game that turned on an early strike and a second-half finish. Pejcinovic scored in the 10th minute and again in the 69th minute, while Nicolo Tresoldi and Noah Darvich each recorded an assist. Germany U21 kept Georgia U21 off the scoreboard and managed the game after taking the lead. The win moved Germany U21 to 1 win and 0 losses in the competition and 1 win and 0 losses across all competitions. Georgia U21 fell to 0 wins and 1 loss in the competition and 0 wins and 1 loss across all competitions.

The opening goal arrived quickly. Pejcinovic put Germany U21 ahead in the 10th minute, giving the home side a lead it never surrendered. The goal changed the shape of the match, forcing Georgia U21 to respond earlier than it might have planned. Germany U21 continued to press for a cushion, with Tresoldi and Darvich involved in the attacking build-up. Georgia U21 tried to settle after the early concession, but Germany U21 kept the tempo high and prevented the visitors from building sustained momentum. Tresoldi was on the field for the full 90 minutes and finished with an assist, while Darvich played 82 minutes and also provided an assist. Pejcinovic played 87 minutes and finished with two goals.

Germany U21 doubled its advantage in the 69th minute when Pejcinovic scored again. That second goal gave the home side breathing room and left Georgia U21 needing two goals in the final 20 minutes to earn a result. Germany U21 made a substitution in the 65th minute, with Brunner P. listed. Georgia U21 turned to its bench in the 72nd minute with Doltmurziev K. The visitors made two more changes in the 78th minute, involving Dadiani N. and Salia V. Germany U21 then made changes in the 82nd minute, with Baum E. and Darvich N. involved. Georgia U21 responded with a change in the same minute, involving Bukia D., and made another substitution in the 83rd minute with Lordkipanidze D. Germany U21’s Pejcinovic came off in the 87th minute, with Ullrich L. also involved. Narimanidze A. received a yellow card in the 88th minute, and Chikovani N. was shown a yellow card in the third minute of stoppage time.

Georgia U21 could not find a goal despite late pressure and finished with zero goals. The visitors’ record in the competition is now 0 wins and 1 loss, and their record across all competitions is also 0 wins and 1 loss. Germany U21’s record in the competition is now 1 win and 0 losses, matching its record across all competitions. The clean sheet was part of a controlled outing for Germany U21, which scored in each half and protected its lead through the closing stages. Pejcinovic’s two goals were the decisive plays, with the 10th-minute opener setting the tone and the 69th-minute goal effectively putting the match out of reach.

Tresoldi’s contribution came across the full match, and his assist added to Germany U21’s attacking output. Pejcinovic played 87 minutes and scored twice, providing the decisive goals. Darvich’s assist came during his 82-minute appearance before he was substituted. Georgia U21, meanwhile, finished without a goal and picked up two late yellow cards as it tried to stay within reach. The result gave Germany U21 a winning start in the competition and overall, while Georgia U21 remained without a win in either category.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Germany U21 1, Georgia U21 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Germany U21 with a 65.3 percent probability to win.