Drama in the European Championship quarter-finals: Germany defeats Italy 3: 2 after extra time!

Drama in the European Championship quarter-finals: Germany defeats Italy 3: 2 after extra time!

Slowakei, Land - The German U21 soccer players have cheated into the semi-finals of the European Championship with an exciting 3-2 victory after extension via Italy. Trainer Antonio di Salvo can look back on a very successful phase, because the DFB selection has been unbeaten since 19 games. The pressure gives way with this success because Germany is aiming for its fourth European Championship title after the championship 2009, 2017 and 2021 has already been achieved. France is now waiting in the semifinals, which prevailed against Denmark 3-2.

The game against Italy, which took place on the evening of June 23, 2025, was a real drama. Germany was combative from the start, but was initially unable to prevail. After a racy first half, Italy took the lead in the 58th minute through Luca Koleosho. But the German players, agile and smart, did not give up. Nick Woltemade equalized in the 68th minute, and Nelson Weiper made the 2-1 lead in the 87th minute. Italy threw everything forward in added time and achieved the equalizer to 2-2 in the 90th+6 minute through Giuseppe Ambrosino, which the game sent in the extension.

a furious final sprint

Germany was the dominant team, while Italy had to fight in double outnumbered (after yellow-red tickets for Wilfried Gnonto and Mattia Zanotti). The superiority of the German team paid off when Merlin Röhl scored the decisive goal in the 117th minute. This victory gave Germany the seventh time into the semi-finals of the U21 European Championship and the next chance of the title.

Captain Eric Martel was overjoyed after the game and praised the team for their tireless efforts, despite the sometimes weak performance. The tactical changes and the well -timed substitutes from Di Salvo, which brought a breath of fresh air into play, are also particularly mentioned.

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The European Championship takes place in Slovakia from June 11th to 28th. The German U21 rocked the preliminary round with a flawless record of nine points. During this time there were some personnel changes, including the cancellation of Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier, who were not available due to the club World Cup in the USA. In addition, DFB coach Antonio di Salvo had to fight with injury-related failures, including Johannes Schenk.

In the U21 squad you can find numerous talents that are very popular in the German league, such as Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln and Merlin Röhl from SC Freiburg. Nick Woltemade, who made an enormous contribution to the victory against Italy, could also put you in the spotlight for the A national team. The team undoubtedly has the potential to continue to cause a sensation in the coming days.

The semi -final game against France promises a lot of tension and could be the next big moment for the U21. The trainers and players are ready and optimistic when it comes to achieving the big goal - the title.

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