Hummels own goal makes it 3 in Euro 2020, most in any European Championship tournament

A Mat Hummels own goal against France on Tuesday was third own goal conceded in this year's Euros in just first week of action, reby matching Euros stats of most own goals in any European Championship. Considering defensive skills of professional European footballers, conceding own goals is a rarity and to witness three own goals in span of one week is unimaginable. Here is a look at Hummels own goal in France vs Germany game on Tuesday night, and Euro 2020 own goals scored so far.

France vs Germany highlights: Hummels own goal turns out to be decider

Euro 2020's Group F is considered 'Group of Death' by several pundits and journalists because of star-studded teams in this group. Group F contains 2018 World Cup winners France, 2014 World Cup winners Germany, Euro 2016 winners Portugal alongside Hungary, who came into this competition 11 games undefeated. With such star-studded line-ups in each team, none of teams can afford to drop any cheap points to or.

With that in mind, Hummels own goal for Germany is even more painful as that was only goal scored in game. France's Paul Pogba gave a sublime long ball to Lucas Hernandez on left-wing, who attempted to find someone in box with a powerful pass. Hummels, who was aware of danger with Kylian Mbappe just behind him waiting for a tap in, attempted to clear ball only to put it in his own net. This was first own goal conceded by Germany in history of Euros.

Euros stats: Hummels own goal makes it 3 Euro 2020 own goals, matching  previous record of 2016

Mats Hummels own goal marked third time a ball has been directed into wrong net in opening week of Euro 2020. or two Euro 2020 own goals were scored by Poland's Wojciech Szczesny and Turkey's Merih Demiral. Szczesny's own goal was particularly embarrassing as he became first goalkeeper to score an own goal in history of competition. last time three own goals were scored in Euros was in 2016. Birkir Mar Saevarsson (against Hungary), Gareth McAuley (against Wales) and Ciaran Clark (against Sweden), all of who scored an own goal in Euro 2016.

How to watch Euro 2020 games in India?

For fans wondering how to watch Euro 2020 games in India can tune into Sony Sports Network, which have official telecast rights in India. Euro 2020 live stream of all games will be available on SonyLIV app. Meanwhile, live scores and updates of all Euro 2020 games can be accessed on Twitter handle of tournament and two teams in action.

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