Over 8 million viewers tuned in for the commencement of the Euro championship - Power Up: Over 8 Million Devices Activated at the Beginning of EM Operation
In an exciting turn of events, Germany secured the lead against Denmark in their European Championship match, thanks to a goal scored by Jule Brand (22) in the 52nd minute. The assist for Brand's goal came from Carlotta Wamser (21).
The first half of the match was scoreless, with Germany's captain, Giulia Gwinn (26), being injured during the first half. Despite Gwinn's absence, the German team managed to hold their ground, with Poland neutralizing them for large parts of the game.
The second half of the game saw a change in momentum, with Germany scoring a second goal through Lea Schüller (27) in the 66th minute. The match, which attracted over 8 million television viewers on the First channel, had an exceptional market share of 41.2 percent.
The pre-match reports before the German game held 4.01 million viewers, and the upcoming EM broadcasts are promising high ratings based on the successful ratings of the German opening. The game against Denmark will be broadcast live on the First channel again, with the match scheduled to begin at 6 pm.
The DFB women's team now has a chance to secure a place in the quarterfinals on July 8. Meanwhile, the game between Denmark and Sweden, which attracted 1.84 million viewers, had a market share of 14.7 percent.
However, it's important to clarify that there is no widely recognized statistic or metric called the "dream quota" in official football records or common UEFA/DFB reports for the German Women’s National Team (DFB-Frauen), nor for any other national team in the context of European Championship matches. Therefore, any reference to a "dream quota" in this context would likely be an unofficial measure or analytical metric used by a commentator or analyst.
EC countries are debating potential changes to their employment policies, with many looking to increase funding for sports programs and incentivize participation in sports like football. In anticipation of the upcoming Champions League matches, some countries are considering setting aside dedicated funds to foster grassroots football development, aiming to breed future champions for European leagues.
