Men's hockey advances to the semifinals following a victory against Kanters
Germany Triumphs in EuroHockey Championship Semifinals
The German men's hockey team has made history yet again, securing a place in the EuroHockey Championship final after a series of impressive victories. Their journey began with a commanding 10-0 win against Poland, a feat last achieved by a German team against Gibraltar in 1978 [1].
In the semifinals, Germany faced Spain and emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. Early penalty corner goals by Gonzalo Peillat, Mats Grambusch, and Thies Prinz helped secure the victory [3][4]. This semifinal win also qualified Germany for the 2026 World Cup [2].
The team's strong performance continued in the final, where they faced the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2021 final. After a tense match, Germany won the title in a shootout 4-1, highlighted by goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg's performance [2][4].
Germany's success in the semifinals is not surprising, given their consistent performance in these stages of the tournament. Over the years, they have demonstrated their status as a European hockey powerhouse, often competing against top European teams [5].
Summary of 2025 EuroHockey Championship semifinals involving Germany:
| Opponent | Result | Notes | |-----------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Spain | Germany 4-1 | Semifinal win to reach final and secure WC spot | | Netherlands | 2025 Final | Germany won 4-1 in shootout after draw |
The team's key semifinal opponents were Spain, whom they defeated, and in the final, the Netherlands, whom they beat on penalties after a draw during regulation [2][3][4].
Meanwhile, France secured a historic victory, qualifying for the semifinals for the first time in 55 years with a 3:2 win over England [6]. Spain, the two-time European champion, also qualified for the semifinals by defeating Belgium [7].
The German team's semifinal match against Spain will take place on Thursday at 8:00 PM, and the game will be broadcast on Magenta TV [8]. The team started the match strongly, showcasing impressive goals, smooth combinations, and plenty of enthusiasm [9].
Malte Hellwig and Justus Weigand also scored goals in the match, and Thies Prinz scored twice, with the assistance of Mats Grambusch [2]. Raphael Hartkopf scored three goals in the match, one in the first quarter and two later [10]. Gonzalo Peillat scored two goals in the match, one on his 33rd birthday [11].
Coach Henning had warned his team not to underestimate the match against Poland [12]. Despite this, the German team's best tournament performance yet was their 10-0 victory over Poland in the final group match [13].
With their sights set on the final, the German team is ready to face Spain and fight for a place in the EuroHockey Championship final once more.
[1] Germany's 10-0 Victory Over Poland in EuroHockey Championship
[2] EuroHockey Championship Semifinals: Germany vs Spain
[3] EuroHockey Championship Final: Germany vs Netherlands
[4] EuroHockey Championship: Germany Wins Final in Shootout
[5] Germany's EuroHockey Championship History
[6] France Qualifies for EuroHockey Championship Semifinals
[7] Spain Qualifies for EuroHockey Championship Semifinals
[8] Germany vs Spain: EuroHockey Championship Semifinals on Magenta TV
[9] Germany Starts Strong in EuroHockey Championship Semifinals
[10] Raphael Hartkopf Scores Three Goals in EuroHockey Championship
[11] Gonzalo Peillat Scores Two Goals in EuroHockey Championship
[12] Coach Henning Warns Team Not to Underestimate Poland in EuroHockey Championship
[13] Germany's Best Tournament Performance Yet: 10-0 Victory Over Poland
The German men's hockey team will face Spain in the semifinals of the EuroHockey Championship, demonstrating their prowess in sports, specifically hockey. Their victory over Spain in this round secured their position in the final and qualified them for the 2026 World Cup.
In the final, Germany will compete against the Netherlands, a rematch of the 2021 final, further highlighting their consistent dominance in European hockey tournaments.
