Pechvogel Klara Bühl and the DFB women: lost EM semi-final!

Pechvogel Klara Bühl and the DFB women: lost EM semi-final!

The disappointment is deep: the DFB women were excreted in the European Championship semi-final, after an exciting duel against Spain, the German team has to give up with a 0: 1 after extra time. A decisive goal by Aitana Bonmati in the second half of the extension sealed the fate of the women who had hoped for a strong performance after the dramatic quarter-final victory against France (6: 5 I.E.). But the atmosphere around the game was full of hope and anticipation. The fans marched together to the stadium, the mood was splendid, and political greats such as Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz were also on site to support the DFB women when they were in their white anniversary jerses.

In the goal, Ann-Katrin Berger, who was again a safe bank and showed some strong parades, especially in the first half. But a crucial mistake that led to the goal made her otherwise good picture. In addition to Berger, Carlotta Wamser, after her Red Pan and the Young Sophia Kleinhern, who celebrated her first starting eleven, were also the focus. However, Kleinherne had to leave the field injured after the break. There was another remarkable encounter between Wamser and Pina, whereby Wamser awarded a possibility in added time.

a game full of opportunities and drama

Germany had tried across the entire game, but Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll was a strong backing for her team and thwarted several top-class opportunities in the DFB selection. Klara Bühl, for example, had a few occasions, but awarded several, which contributed to her unlucky streak in the game. The tension could only rise again in the final phase of the second half. Players like Jule Brand and Giovanna Hoffmann tried to constantly try to get on the offensive, but could not prevail.

• service provider in focus:
  • Ann-Katrin Berger: showed calm, was able to parry several opportunities, mistake from the goal.
  • Carlotta Wamser: Return to Redperre, missed chance in stoppage time.
  • Sophia Kleinherne: Solid, but injured after the break.
  • Klara Bühl: Total streak with awarded opportunities.
  • Giovanna Hoffmann: Frey and operational, little support.

The course of the game was shaped by intensive duels, but there are also many little things crept into, which ultimately made the difference. Rebecca Knaak and Franziska Kett had difficulties in the sprint duels, while Janina Minge tried to close the gaps as captain. But the dominance of the Spaniards on the offensive led the pressure on the German back team growing steadily. The early goal was all the more unfortunate, which arose after a failed intervention in a counterattack.

look ahead

Now the DFB women only have to pull the teachings out of this tournament. "We have to work hard on ourselves to get better in the future," the tenor of the players could be in the coming days. Support must now be put into the young generation, because this is the only way to go back to the top. Edina Alves, the Brazilian referee, whistled the match and was the first woman to have an EM semi-final under her direction, which was also discussed in the discussions about the referee performance.

For more information and analyzes for the game, you can take a look at the reporting of Freie Presse , Sportschau and zdf throw.