DFB women fight outnumbered: Dramatic victory against France!
DFB women fight outnumbered: Dramatic victory against France!
On Saturday, the German women's football team solved the last semi-final ticket at the UEFA EM Women's European Championship and defeated France 6: 5 in penalty shootout in the quarter-finals. The encounter in the St. Jakob Park in Basel ended 1-1 after regular playing time and extension, in front of 34,128 spectators.
The game started for Germany, when Grace Geyoro scored 1-0 for France in the 15th minute. This happened shortly after the red card for Kathrin Hendrich, which was put off the pitch for a foul on Griedge Mbock Bathy. Nevertheless, the German team showed a strong answer: Sjoeke Nüsken already equalized in the 25th minute, but in the 69th minute she had the chance to take the lead when she missed a penalty that was held by the French goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
drama in extra time
France was powerful during the regular season, but could not add any more goal. A supposed 2: 1 was not recognized in the 40th minute due to an offside decision. Geyoro had the opportunity again in the second half, but this goal was withdrawn in the 57th minute for the same reason. Despite the outnumbered, Germany was able to strengthen the defensive, so that after 120 minutes a tie continued on the scoreboard.
Ann-Katrin Berger, the goalkeeper of the DFB women, had decisive parades, among other things she defused a dangerous header in the 103rd minute and in the last minute of extra time Melvine Malard hit the crossbar.
penalty shootout and the way to the semi -finals
In the following penalty shootout, the German players demonstrated nerve strength. Berger held the shots of Amel Majri and Alice Sombath and converted a penalty himself. Only Sara Däbritz missed the goal when she hit the crossbar. Germany remains unbeaten in large tournaments against France and also has an impressive series, because France had previously won eleven caps in a row.
The team of trainer Martina Voss-Tecklenburg is now in the semi-finals, where they will meet Spain on Wednesday.
For more information about the women's European Championship, visit the page of kicker.de .
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