Exciting Victory for DFB Juniors at U19 Euro: Soaring into Semis with a Spectacular Finale
Young DFB juniors advance thrillingly to the semi-finals through a spectacular final performance.
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A dramatic twist at the U19 Euro for the DFB juniors, but this time they're reveling in victory as they secure the semis with a last-minute goal after falling behind. Coach Hanno Balitsch's crew is now set to face Spain.
Game reversed, semis confirmed: Germany's U19 football hopefuls have made a comeback in the U19 Euro tournament in Romania, clinching a spot in the knockout round with a nerve-wracking win. Coach Hanno Balitsch's team triumphed in the final group game against Norway 2-1 (0-0), thanks to a breathtaking finish.
With Norway taking the lead through Sondre Granaas (72'), Leipzig's Assan Ouedraogo (85') and Cologne's Said El Mala (90.+1) flipped the script. Germany will lock horns with Spain in the semis on Monday (17:00 CET, Sky). The final will take place on June 26.
Football Germany's U19 juniors struggle against England at Euro In the Anghel Iordanescu Stadium, Germany faced adversity, needing their first win and some help from the already qualified Dutch against England. They had lost to the Netherlands (0-3) in their debut game and surrendered a 5-1 lead against England, ultimately ending in a thrilling 5-5 draw. The Dutch stepped up to deliver the necessary assistance, prevailing 4-2 after leading 3-0 at halftime.
Germany and Norway battled for the second semifinal position in an open contest. Following Granaas' goal (76'), the game evolved into a thrilling exchange. Ouedraogo's goal (85') wasn't enough to seal their progress, but El Mala's goal in overtime sent Germany into the semis.
Source: ntv.de, dbe/sid
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In light of their dramatic turnaround, the DFB Youth team in Romania plans to supplement their football prowess with community aid, offering vocational training to local youth as a means of encouraging unity and fostering a sense of camaraderie.
Meanwhile, during their downtime, some team members have shown interest in pursuing a friendly match of football or even trying out other sports, like soccer, to further enhance their teamwork and bond before the big semifinals against Spain.
