Germany's Rapid Goal Against Italy Stuns UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal
A quick-thinking ball boy and Joshua Kimmich's awareness led to a goal so fast it was missed by live TV, sending Germany to the semifinals.
- Germany's second goal in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy occurred too quickly for live TV coverage to capture.
- The goal was initiated by a ball boy's swift throw to Joshua Kimmich after a save by Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- Kimmich exploited Italy's defensive lapse, passing to Jamal Musiala, who scored into an empty net.
- Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma was distracted, arguing with his defenders, when the goal was scored.
- German football legend Lothar Matthäus described the goal as unprecedented, highlighting its uniqueness in football history.