Germany in the European Championship semi-final: Berger shines with a dramatic victory!

Germany in the European Championship semi-final: Berger shines with a dramatic victory!

Düsseldorf, Deutschland - The German DFB women have made their way into the semi-finals in the quarterfinals of the European Female Football Championships in Switzerland and triumphed against France. Despite a red card for Kathrin Hendrich in the 13th minute and a deficit by a penalty for the French women, which was transformed by Grace Geyoro in the 15th minute, the team could not be stopped. Sjoeke Nüsken equalized in the 25th minute, while the German defense, supported by the excellent goalkeeper Ann-Kathrin Berger, defended the outnumbered. The game ended after 120 minutes 1-1 and was decided in penalty shootout. Berger kept his nerves and parried the decisive shot, which Germany secured the 6: 5 victory and paved the way to the semi-finals, where Spain is waiting on Wednesday. This reports [WDR] (https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/guten-morgen-nrw-em-viertel-Deutschland-france-Rheinkirges-Duesseldorf-Bund-SommerinterView-100.amp).

But there are exciting developments not only in sport. The focus of the Cologne citizens is also on the Rheinkirmes fireworks in Düsseldorf. After the accident during the fireworks, in which a start container overturned, the authorities continue to determine the causes. As previously known, there are no serious injuries, and the organizers are now discussing the security of future fireworks. A final press conference is expected for the last day of the Rheinkirmes.

a new national coach and other topics

While Germany is looking forward to success from women from women, there are also changes in the coaching team. Christian Wück was presented as the new national coach of the women's national team. He sees great potential in the team that was already showing at the Olympic Games. Wück strives to further develop the players and pay attention to details so that they are optimally prepared for the next challenges. In October, the first big test in Wembley against England is on the program, and the trainer plans to grant the young talents more playing time to increase the performance of the German women's team, as DFB reports.

In further messages, the EU is planning a ban on combustion engines for rental cars and company fleets from 2030, which brings the rental car providers criticized in North Rhine -Westphalia. In addition, ARD and ZDF are considering performing summer interviews with top politicians. Alice Weidel from the AfD and Franziska Brantner from the Greens will be the first contact. The BUND for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and can refer to over 670,000 members and 2,000 volunteer groups.

For the sports enthusiasts among readers, there are also news when cycling: In North Rhine-Westphalia, the bike tour "Sattel-Fest" has started, which comprises a 40 km route and has blocked many roads for car traffic. This bike tour ends in Monheim am Rhein and will certainly attract many enthusiastic cyclists.

and while the weather remains moped in NRW, with temperatures between 21 and 29 degrees and possible storm potential, many also think back to the historical day of the lunar landing, which today for the 56th time, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took a little step for themselves and a huge leap for humanity.