Complex sentence: On 7 June 2011, he played his first official match against Azerbaijan in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, Germany won the match 3--1, with Höwedes setting up the first goal, which was scored by Mesut Özil.
Split into simpler sentences: On 7 June 2011, he played his first official match against Azerbaijan in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying. The match ended 3--1 in favor of the Germans, with Höwedes setting up the first goal, which was scored by Mesut Özil.