Men's ice hockey secures semi-final berth following their victory against Kanters
The German men's hockey team has made history, advancing to the semifinals of the EuroHockey Championship 2025 and securing their spot in the final. This impressive performance also qualifies them for the 2026 World Cup.
On August 14, 2025, Germany faced Spain in the semifinals, emerging victorious with a score of 4-1. The match was marked by early and effective penalty corner goals from Gonzalo Peillat, Mats Grambusch, and Thies Prinz, along with key contributions from Raphael Hartkopf and others.
The semifinal schedule saw Germany take on Spain, while the Netherlands faced France. The Netherlands secured their place in the semifinals with a 3-1 win over France.
In a repeat of their 2021 EuroHockey final encounter, Germany and the Netherlands met in the final. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, but Germany ultimately triumphed in a shootout, winning 4-1. Jean-Paul Danneberg's goalkeeping played a crucial role in the victory.
Germany's impressive performance in the pool stages, where they topped Pool B with dominant wins, including a 10-0 victory over Poland and a 4-1 win over Spain, set the stage for their successful semifinal and final performances.
The German team's smooth combinations and enjoyment on home turf reinforce their title aspirations. As the reigning champions and Olympic gold medalists, the Netherlands will provide a formidable opponent in the final.
Coach Henning warned his team not to underestimate Poland, ranked 25th in the world. Despite Poland finishing the tournament without a point and placing last in the group, Germany's 10-0 win against them in the pool stages serves as a reminder of the team's potential.
Spain qualified for the semifinals by defeating Belgium, while France secured a place in the semifinals for the first time since 1966, having won against England (3-2). France will face the Netherlands in the semifinals on Thursday at 5:00 PM.
The Euro Championship semifinals will take place on Thursday, with Germany set to face Spain at 8:00 PM. A successful semifinal could set up a potential final against the Netherlands on Saturday.
Mats Grambusch scored the first goal of the game for Germany, 72 seconds into the match. Gonzalo Peillat scored two goals on his 33rd birthday, while Thies Prinz scored two goals, with assists from Mats Grambusch. Malte Hellwig and Justus Weigand also scored for Germany in the match.
This is Germany's best tournament performance yet, and their journey to the final is a testament to their hard work and dedication. The team's impressive performance bodes well for their future in international hockey.
On Thursday at 8:00 PM, Germany will go head-to-head with Spain in the Euro Championship semifinals, an event where both teams will also be participating in sports, specifically hockey. Despite Spain's previous win against Germany in the pool stages, this semifinal match promises to be exciting, given Germany's dominant performance in the tournament thus far.
