"How'd you find the energy level at the game yesterday?"
The Energetic Clash in Berlin
The 2-3 loss against Turkey in Berlin's Olympic Stadium was more than just a setback on the sporting front. Over 72,000 spectators were present, and ten thousand of them were passionate Turkish fans who transformed the European Championship test into their home ground.
The Crowd Dynamics
Neuendorf, the DFB president, acknowledged the overwhelming presence of the Turkish crowd. "You can hardly argue against it, given the boisterous atmosphere in the stadium. The Turkish crowd clearly dominated."
The Unwavering Confidence
Despite the challenge posed by the enthusiastic fanbase, Neuendorf remained optimistic about hosting the European Football Championship 2024 in Germany. He commented, "We didn't second-guess our decision to allocate the match to Berlin. After all, we have the European Championships in mind, and we'll host opponents with large fan bases then, too. The Turkish community would have been significant in other large German stadiums."
A Learning Opportunity
Coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed his disappointment in certain players for lacking emotional intensity during the match. Neuendorf, however, defended his coach, stating, "We started off inspiring for the first 15 minutes. Post 20 minutes, the pause was inexplicable."
The Road Ahead
With only 207 days left until the commencement of the home European Championships (14th June to 14th July 2024), The German team needs to learn from its mistakes and focus on the positives. Neuendorf emphasized, "We shouldn't despair, even though things didn't go as planned. It's crucial to identify what we can improve upon."
Redemption in Vienna
The German team will face Austria in Vienna on 20th November at 20:45 (ZDF), seeking to demonstrate their growth and determination to leave the disappointing past behind.
- Despite the boisterous Turkish fans at Berlin's Olympic Stadium during the International match against Turkey, Germany remains confident in hosting the European Football Championship 2024, as Germany's large stadiums can accommodate a similar number of supporters.
- The German national team, following a setback in their match against Turkey, will have an opportunity to demonstrate their progress during their upcoming International match against Austria at Vienna's stadium on 20th November.
- In the 207 days until the start of the home European Championships in 2024, the German soccer team, under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann, must focus on building upon their performance against Turkey and avoid succumbing to self-deprecating talk to ensure a successful tourney at the 2024 European Football Championship.
Background
Recent and upcoming events in German soccer have garnered attention, including the women's national team's preparations for the Olympic qualification tournament against Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary (February 6–9, 2025), where Germany will face Austria on February 6 at 19:30 p.m. In the context of the men's national team, no specific match against Austria has been mentioned, but the Bundesliga fixtures for Matchdays 25 to 27 have been confirmed, including a key match against Leipzig.
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- Germany's Upcoming Match Against Austria in the Olympic Qualification Tournament: The German women's national team is preparing for the Olympic qualification tournament against Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. The tournament will take place from February 6 to 9, 2025, in Bremerhaven, Germany. Germany will face Austria on February 6 at 19:30 p.m., Slovakia on February 8 at 14:30 p.m., and Hungary on February 9 at 18:00 p.m. The team with the most points after six tournament games will secure the Olympic ticket for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina[2].
- Bundesliga Fixtures: The German men's national team is not directly mentioned in the context of upcoming matches against Austria. However, the Bundesliga fixtures for Matchdays 25 to 27 have been confirmed, including a significant match against Leipzig. The German Football League (DFL) has confirmed the schedule, but there is no specific mention of a match against Austria[5].
- General Soccer News: There is no specific information about the atmosphere of a hypothetical match between Germany and Turkey in the 2023 European Championship. The sources focus on recent and upcoming events in German soccer, including the women's national team's preparations for the Olympic qualification tournament and the Bundesliga fixtures[2][5].
