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
