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Germany in the European Championship semi-finals: Berger shines in a dramatic victory!
DFB women reach the European Championship semi-finals with a victory on penalties. Rhine fair in Düsseldorf is being investigated.
Germany in the European Championship semi-finals: Berger shines in a dramatic victory!
The German DFB women made it to the semi-finals in the quarter-finals of the European Women's Football Championship in Switzerland and triumphed against France. Despite a red card for Kathrin Hendrich in the 13th minute and a deficit due to a penalty for the French, which was converted by Grace Geyoro in the 15th minute, the team did not let themselves be defeated. Sjoeke Nüsken equalized in the 25th minute, while the German defense, supported by the excellent goalkeeper Ann-Kathrin Berger, fought hard to defend the minority. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes and was decided on penalties. Berger held his nerve and saved the decisive shot, giving Germany a 6-5 victory and paving the way to the semi-finals, where Spain awaits on Wednesday. This is reported by WDR.
But there are exciting developments not only in sport. The focus of Cologne citizens is also on the Rhine Fair fireworks display in Düsseldorf. After the accident during the fireworks display, in which a launch container tipped over, the authorities are continuing to investigate the causes. As is currently known, no serious injuries have been reported and organizers are now discussing the safety of future fireworks displays. A final press conference is expected on the last day of the Rhine fair.
A new national coach and other topics
While Germany is looking forward to national success for women in sports, there are also changes in the coaching team. Christian Wück was introduced as the new national coach of the women's national team. He sees great potential in the team, which was already evident 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. The first big test against England is scheduled for Wembley in October, and the coach plans to give the young talents more playing time in order to increase the performance of the German women's team, as DFB reports.
In other news, the EU is planning to ban combustion engines for rental cars and company fleets from 2030, which is drawing criticism from rental car providers in NRW. ARD and ZDF are also considering conducting summer interviews with top politicians. Alice Weidel from the AfD and Franziska Brantner from the Greens will be the first points of contact. The Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and can point to over 670,000 members and 2,000 volunteer groups.
For the sports enthusiasts among the readers there is also news about cycling today: The “Sattel-Fest” cycle tour has started in North Rhine-Westphalia, which covers a 40 km long route and has closed many roads to car traffic. This bike tour ends in Monheim am Rhein and will certainly attract many enthusiastic cyclists.
And while the weather in North Rhine-Westphalia remains warm and humid, with temperatures between 21 and 29 degrees and the potential for thunderstorms, many are also thinking back to the historic day of the moon landing, which today marks the 56th anniversary, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took a small step for themselves and a giant leap for humanity 56 years ago.