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German goalball men get EM bronze-women at EM dissatisfied!
The German goalball men win bronze at the 2025 European Championship, while the women fail despite strong performances in the tournament.
German goalball men get EM bronze-women at EM dissatisfied!
The German goalball men have had a very successful tournament in which they were able to clearly prevail 5-0 in the small final against the team from Israel. After a dominant half, in which the team took the lead 4-0, the players shone with a concentrated performance. In total, the men's team was able to win five wins and only had to give up two tight defeats. In the preliminary round they lost 2: 4 against Ukraine and in the semi -finals they lost to Turkey with 9: 7. National coach Stefan Weil praised the team performance and in particular the robust defensive, which the team carried by the tournament, reported as Team Deutschland Paralympics.
A look back at the previous successes of the men shows a changeable balance: they won silver at the Paralympics 2016, won EM silver in 2017, secured the Vice World Championship title 2018 and crowned their achievements with the European Championship title 2019. But not everything was gold: the preliminary round at the Paralympics 2021 and the World Games 2023 dulled the atmosphere. Before the tournament in Rotterdam, however, it was optimistic that the team is on the right track to form a new hierarchy in order to build past success again at the 2026 World Championships.
Back and forth with the women
The German women were less lucky. In the opening game against Poland, they had to give up 2: 3 and thus divorced the tournament early. But they showed themselves combative and won the final game against Spain with a clear 8: 0. Overall, they ended the European Championship in ninth place, which coach Jessica Bahr did not find satisfactory enough. Despite the negative placement, however, she recognized some positive approaches in team performance that give hope for the future.
Despite fewer games, the women's goal difference was positive, which indicates a strong offensive power. Nevertheless, Bahr emphasized the need to continue working, especially on the defensive and the mental skills. In an exciting course of the tournament, the team was challenged to always stay focused.
Results at a glance
Here are some outstanding results of the German men's team in the tournament:
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Germany vs. Portugal | 7: 4 |
| Israel vs. Germany | 1: 5 |
| Ukraine VS Germany | 4: 2 |
| Germany vs. Montenegro | 8: 4 |
| Quarter -Finals: Germany vs. Poland | 10: 7 |
| Semi-Finals: Germany vs. Türkiye | 7: 9 |
| Play for Third Place: Germany vs. Israel | 5: 0 |
The women's team also showed remarkable achievements:
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Germany vs. Poland | 2: 3 |
| Germany vs. Hungary | 7: 1 |
| Great Britain vs. Germany | 4: 3 |
| Türkiye vs. Germany | 9: 4 |
| Finland vs. Germany | 4: 1 |
| Game for Ninth Place: Germany vs. Spain | 8: 0 |
The goalball, which is considered an exciting sport at a quick pace and strategic throws, once again shows how important teamwork and tactical skill are. With the world's largest talents and an enormous passion, the German teams will surely cause a sensation again in the future. The entire tournament was well organized by the International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) and through the excellent performance of the athletes, the goalball was once again impressively presented, as described on paralympic.org.