Germany defeats Denmark: moving into the quarter -finals secured!

Germany defeats Denmark: moving into the quarter -finals secured!

Basel, Schweiz - It was a gripping duel in the St. Jakob Park in Basel when the German footballers played their second group game against Denmark on July 8, 2025. After half-time, the team under coach Christian Wück turned the game and secured the quarter-finals of the European Championship early with a 2-1 win. According to Sportschau Ahead; Denmark was 1-0 in the lead at halftime, thanks to a hit by Amalie Vangsgaard in the 26th minute.

The German team did not let themselves be kept down and showed an impressive morality. Sjoeke Nüsken, the new vice captain, equalized in the 56th minute with a penalty, while Lea Schüller scored the decisive goal just ten minutes later. "It was a real mentality victory," Wück praised his players for their fighting spirit. In addition, numerous German fans took the trip to Basel, a total of 17,000 goods underneath, in a number of spectators of around 34,165, such as t-online reports.

It became particularly exciting in the first half where Germany had to deal with the decisions of the video assistant (VAR). A possible goal by Klara Bühl was not recognized in the 18th minute due to an offside decision. It became even more difficult shortly before the half -time whistle when a penalty was converted into a free kick after a review. Ultimately, however, the DFB women could not get these rather unfortunate decisions out of the version, as Sportschau

The Danish team was considered offensive and dangerous before the game and, with a 3-4-3 formation, presented the German defensive with some challenges. Nevertheless, the German players proved strength and increased enormously in the course of the game.

a look ahead

With this victory, the German women are now in the quarter -finals and can look optimistically into the future. Another strong opponent is waiting with Sweden next Saturday, which they had to defeat in the first group game. The anticipation is already noticeable, not least because of the continuing support of fans who set an example with messages and bracelets for her injured captain Giulia Gwinn. Gwinn, who could not play due to a knee injury, motivated her team before the game and plans to return as moral support.

The audience interest in women's football has increased significantly in recent years, which is also evident in the unexpectedly high number of spectators. Between 1984 and 2017, the interest rose by remarkable 1074 percent. Germany is also historically considered one of the most successful teams in the history of the Women's European Championship, with eight titles in the closet, which makes the challenge against Sweden particularly exciting.

One thing is clear: the German footballers have proven that they can come back after residues, and their fans can look forward to an exciting quarter -finals.