Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao

Short overview
Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before winning their Group E opener in Houston, with Havertz scoring twice.
Four-time winners Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.
Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany thrashed Curacao in the match.
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