A Precarious Quarterfinal: Germany Falls Short against Belgium at EM 2021
DBB females face a lower probability of encountering Em-related situations compared to their counterparts.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Despite a valiant effort, Germany is once again waiting for their first EM medal since 1997. Against reigning champions Belgium, the DBB women couldn't keep up, losing 59-83 in the quarterfinal.
Luisa Geiselsoeder and Frieda Buehner led the team in scoring with 13 points each. Go-to player Emma Meesseman shone for Belgium with an impressive 30 points. The Germans will face Turkey in the placement round, with a potential rematch against Lithuania or the Czech Republic for fifth or seventh place.
In their home World Cup 2026, team coach Lisa Thomaidis will likely reassess the current squad, considering the absence of essential players Satou and Nyara Sabally from the WNBA and the injury of captain Marie Gülich. During the group stage in Hamburg, the depleted team held their own, but their lack of depth became apparent against top-tier competitors.
Closer, Yet Still Far from Victory
After a shaky start, including consecutive losses to Belgium in preparation without key players, Germany managed to keep pace in the early stages of the quarterfinal. Geiselsoeder, hitting three threes in a row, had the team off to a strong start. However, the Germans struggled with turnovers and inconsistent shooting, while Belgium capitalized on fast breaks and Meesseman's long-range jump shots.
Despite a spirited fight, the German defense couldn't contain Meesseman, who scored a game-high 30 points. Belgium's teammates Julie Vanloo, Julie Allemand, and Kyara Linskens also delivered scoring performances for the dominant favorites. As the game progressed, Germany found themselves trailing by 15 points, unable to recover.
Source: ntv.de, ter/sid
Behind the Scenes: Basketball and Statistics
- The exact scores for Germany's exhibition games against Belgium are not provided in the available search data.
- Belgium's dominance in women's European basketball can be attributed to their disciplined team play, exceptional players like Meesseman, and their emphasis on fast breaks.
- The German women's team has shown potential by remaining competitive against top teams, such as Belgium, maintaining their status as a respected presence in European basketball.
- Hosting the EuroBasket Women tournament in 2025 offers a chance to improve their standing and attract more development opportunities in women's basketball nationally, with Germany already guaranteed a spot in the 2026 World Cup due to co-hosting the 2025 event.
In the midst of sports-betting enthusiasts and basketball fans, it's clear that the German women's basketball team displayed resilience yet fell short against Belgium in the EM 2021 quarterfinal, leaves them waiting for their first medal since 1997. As the Women's NBA stars Sabally sisters and captain Gülich were absent, the depleted German squad's depth was exposed against top competitors, ultimately resulting in a 59-83 defeat.
