Germany Women's Soccer Triumphs Over Denmark in Nations League
High-fives all around!
Celebrate, we're on top!
The DFB ladies clinched a 3:0 victory over Denmark in their Nations League clash, propelling them to the top spot.
Equipped with a triumph in the upcoming Wales encounter (first leg: 5:1), the women will lock down a promising Olympic final (February 21-28). They will then square off against France, Holland, Belgium or Spain for a ticket to the Paris Games.
It's time to seize our Olympic moment!
Coach Horst Hrubesch (72) is already proposing an aggressive approach for the games ahead: "There's no point in waiting and seeing. We want to act, set the pace, score goals."
The goal is clear: Germany must emerge victorious with a two-goal difference to maintain their Chance for an Olympic ticket_ cluster.
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again!
Intelligence on the pitch
Germany quickly takes charge, launching their attack in temperatures that feel more like minus five degrees.
►14thminute: Sara Däbritz initiates the assault, ultimately feeding Bühl who passes to Hoffenheim's Sarai Linder. Linder crosses it into the center where attacker Alexandra Popp takes the lead with her initial Nations League goal. 1:0! A terrific start for the team!
In front of 19,180 spectators at the sold-out Rostock Arena, Hrubesch's girls push their advantage one step further.
►26thminute: Another header! Marina Hegering capitalizes on a corner from Bühl, making it 2:0.
In the second half, Popp nearly seals the victory, coming close to goal following a fantastic pass from Nüsken (75').
Bühl delivers the final blow in extra time! Nüsken, taking over for the injured Oberdorf in midfield, provides an exceptional serve. Bühl finishes the job (90.+3.).
More good news: Elisa Senß, replacing Däbritz, marks her debut for the national team.
Since the World Cup debacle, which rendered 2023 a tumultuous year for German women's soccer, the team has started enjoying themselves once again under Hrubesch's leadership.
So close to their goal, just keep pushing, girls...
- The German women's national soccer team fired on all cylinders, securing a 3-0 triumph against Denmark's side in the Nations League, moving them to the competition's summit.
- Germany, determined to assert their dominance in women's soccer, have set their sights on the Olympics. With a crucial game against Wales on the horizon, their journey is far from over.
- The Denmark national team faced off against Germany, who showed off their skill and determination, scoring three goals and giving shoutouts to standout players such as Sara Däbritz and Alexandra Popp, who played key roles in the victory.
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Chance for an Olympic ticket: As the enrichment data indicates, qualifying for the Olympics in women's soccer is based on different criteria and processes beyond the Nations League. Although their recent performances in other competitions bolster their confidence, the German women's team's specific chances of qualifying for the Olympics are secured through separate Olympic qualification processes.
