WATCH: Florian Wirtz's genius assist helps Deniz Undav to secure a thrilling win for Germany

In a captivating clash on Friday, Germany secured a vital 2-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica, inching closer to the Nations League quarter-finals. The standout moment came from Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, whose audacious backheel assist set up Deniz Undav for the opening goal, showcasing the young star's remarkable football IQ.

The match unfolded dramatically, with Undav finding the net twice. The first goal arrived after 30 minutes, as Wirtz displayed his ingenuity by cleverly backheeling the ball into Undav’s path. This moment not only exemplified Wirtz's vision on the field but also underscored the burgeoning partnership between the two forwards.

Here is the video:

🧠 200 IQ from Florian Wirtz to set up Deniz Undav 🇩🇪#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/cMsQH3EDmf

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) October 13, 2024

Shortly after, Undav doubled Germany's lead by finishing a well-placed cross from Maximilian Mittelstaedt, putting his team firmly in control. Notably, The match saw a sell-out crowd of 13,500 in attendance, creating an electric atmosphere that pushed both teams to excel.

Germany narrowly avoided the Bosnia threat!

Bosnia responded late in the game, with veteran striker Edin Dzeko heading in a corner to narrow the deficit to 2-1. However, Germany managed to maintain their composure in the face of pressure. Undav, reflecting on the game, stated, "After they scored, things heated up a bit, but we controlled things confidently."

Florian Wirtz, who played a pivotal role in the victory, acknowledged the challenges faced during the match, noting, "We made things a little bit difficult for ourselves. We could have scored a few more goals. But we didn't let much in, which we can be happy with." This sentiment echoed the team's need for improvement as they prepare for their next match against the Netherlands.

Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, expressed satisfaction with the win but highlighted the need to convert more chances into goals. With seven changes made to the squad ahead of the match, including the late withdrawal of Benjamin Henrichs, the victory was even more impressive.