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A Rousing Victory: Germany's Women's Team Secures Commanding 6-0 Win Over Austria
The German women's football squad put on an impressive show in their final dress rehearsal before the Euros, dominating Austria 6-0 in Vienna. Just four days after clinching a 4-0 victory against the Netherlands, the Wiegman team kicked off their Euro campaign with a bang.
In a whirlwind start, Germany was leading within 14 seconds of the match thanks to a stunning goal by Sydney Lohmann. The Bayern midfielder continued her impressive form, scoring another goal in the 39th minute, ensuring her Euro spot.
The Austrian squad struggled to keep pace, with Lea Schüller (9th minute), Selina Cerci (26th), Klara Bühl (31st), and Laura Freigang (43rd) also finding the back of the net for the Olympic bronze medalists. In front of 5,150 spectators at the Franz Horr Stadium, the German team showcased their mastery over their opponents.
Match Highlights: A Thrilling First Half
Final Whistle: The second half was a bit lackluster, but the first half offered plenty of excitement. The German team secured an impressive 6-0 win in their last warm-up before the Euros.
85th minute: Germany looked set to score a seventh goal, but El Sherif saved a shot from Hoffmann. Afterwards, the goalkeeper needed a quick break but returned to the game.
79th minute: The ball was in the net once more - Kleinherne scored from a free-kick, but the flag went up, correctly indicating an offside infringement.
78th minute: Minge narrowly avoided a penalty after a rough challenge in a duel. The referee's call was debatable.
76th minute: A golden opportunity arose, but El Sherif confidently saved a shot from Hoffmann.
74th minute: The question on everyone's mind: Would there be any more goals in the second half? The initial signs pointed towards a sluggish second half.
A Shift Towards Caution in the Second Half: The German Team Takes It Easy
69th minute: The second half started to drag, with Berger getting a shot on goal from a tight angle but the German defense easily dealt with it.
65th minute: The German team eased off, but a new corner kick still presented an opportunity.
62nd minute: Schüller made way for Giovanna Hoffmann up front, marking a series of substitutions.
59th minute: Austria attempted to improve their first-half result, with Höbinger taking a shot, but it was wide of the mark.
57th minute: Elisa Senß took a breather, leaving the field after a solid performance, with Nußken replacing her in the center.
A Commanding First Half: The German Team Opens a Wide Lead
55th minute: Berger came to the rescue, saving well from a strong free-kick by Höbinger, which was headed for the corner.
50th minute: The second half started quietly, with no chances yet.
46th minute: After a halftime score of 6-0, the German team showed a more cautious approach in the second half. Wiegman made several changes, bringing on Doorsoun, Kleinherne, and Wamser for Knaak, Gwinn, and Bühl, who had impressed earlier.
Half-time: The German team led 6-0 at halftime against Austria. We'll be back for the second half.
42nd Minute: The half dozen was full! Laura Freigang scored the rebound, making it 5-0.
39th Minute: Lohmann went all out, and her powerful shot from around 25 meters found the back of the net. El Sherif looked unlucky as the ball bobbled in.
35th Minute: The first calm phase of the game arrived, with 35 minutes already played.
32nd Minute: The 500 traveling German fans began singing "Oh, how beautiful it is!" after 30 minutes - an unusually early celebration given the scoreline.
31st Minute: Buhl's hard work was rewarded with a goal! The winger came from a left-half position in the penalty area, perfectly placing the ball into the left corner. 4-0!
29th Minute: Buhl's free kick didn't result in a dangerous action, but the team's goal conversion rate was impressive nonetheless.
3-0 for the German women: Cerci celebrates after Buhl's assist
26th Minute: The next German goal came barely a minute later! Great side switch to Buhl, who fed Cerci in the middle. The Hoffenheim striker kept her cool and slots the ball home to make it 3-0!
25th Minute: While it stood 2-0 for the German women, the game itself was quite error-prone. Austria was doing well, but their ball control and possession were poor. "They're not good at ball control and possession," remarked Almuth Schult, former German goalkeeper and radio commentator. "And yet they're leading. That's also a quality," she added.
23rd Minute: Hickelsberger continued to be Austria's most dangerous player. After a free kick, she came close to scoring, but only extended it next to the goal.
21st Minute: The free kick brought no success. Austria's turn to throw in. The mood in the stadium was relatively subdued.
20th Minute: The German game was mainly driven over the left side by the active Clara Buhl. The 24-year-old drew a foul from the left penalty area.
18th Minute: What was that? A weak pass from Berger found Pinther's foot. But the Austrian striker's shot from 25 meters sailed over the goal. Austria should have scored at least one goal.
16th Minute: Laura Feiersinger lost the ball in midfield. The Austrian player knew many German players, as she herself is active at 1. FC Cologne. Her father is a Champions League winner: Wolfgang Feiersinger won the Champions League in 1997, playing as a libero for Borussia Dortmund, but he was not part of the final team due to Matthias Sammer's recovery.
Schüller increases for the German women after Buhl's solo
14th Minute: Schüller almost scored the 3-0! Nice pass from Cerci to the striker. This time, however, El Sherif won the direct duel.
12th Minute: After 12 minutes, the power ratios on the pitch were already almost clear. At least, the Austrians were now pulling back a bit. Maybe they wanted to play it safe first.
9th Minute: Na also - second chance, second goal! Clara Bühl took the Austrian women like slalom poles and powered her way through from a half-left position. El Sherif got her fists up in the Austrian goal, but Schüller cleared the ball with a header. 2-0!
6th Minute: The German women's team was taking its time with further offensive actions. But that was fine: the very first one had already led to the Lohmann goal.
4th Minute: Hickelsberger kept going, this time her header missed the German goal. Rebecca Knaak was still on the playing equipment after her, it should have been a corner kick. In that case, bad luck for the Austrian women.
The early lead: Lohmann lets the German team celebrate
3rd Minute: First chance for Austria! Hickelsberger is played through, but Ann-Kathrin Berger storms out of the goal and clears the situation. No further danger.
2nd Minute: Does this deserve this already? The answer would be unserious, but the German team was happy to take this early lead. Let's see how the Austrian women react to this early deficit.
1st Minute: THIS IS CRAZY! Lohmann scores after 15 seconds on a pass from Selina Cerci! Perfect start!
1st Minute: And off we go, hopefully for a wild ride!
20:29: Alright, it's starting soon! The national anthems have already been played, now it's up to the Wiegman team to get perfectly tuned for the Euros. Let's go!
We're always on the ball: The live ticker for the German women's national team game in Austria from 20:30!
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Overall: Germany's women's national football team secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Austria in their final warm-up match before the 2025 European Championship. Key details of the match included:
- Venue and Date: Franz-Horr-Stadion, Vienna, June 3, 2025
- Opening Goal: Sydney Lohmann scored within the first 15 seconds of the match
- Goal Scorers: Sydney Lohmann (2 goals), Lea Schüller, Selina Cerci, Klara Bühl, and Laura Freigang
- Attendance: 5,150 spectators
- Tactical Approach: Germany's coach, Wück, used this match to test new players and strategies, making several changes to the starting lineup
- Context: This victory demonstrated Germany's strength and depth ahead of the 2025 European Championship, set to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27, 2025.
The German women's football team showcased their supremacy in the European leagues during their final warm-up match before the 2025 Euros, registering a dominating 6-0 win against Austria. A standout player in this match was Bayern midfielder and Champions League participant, Sydney Lohmann, who scored two goals, including the opening goal in just 14 seconds.
