Denmark hardly threatened and conceded a third in the 78th minute when substitute Lattwein fired in a knockdown from midfielder Lena Oberdorf. An incredible, but long overdue first goal in this competition. Germany have the opening run, with Buhl picking up the ball from a cross in front of goal. It's 3-0! We're not done yet! The core players of the Breslau Eleven were first assembled during the 1934 FIFA World Cup under the management of Otto Nerz. However, from the resulting corner Schuller rose highest to meet Magull's cross and head in Germany's second. Germany will count on the combination between young and experienced women, with the DFB's target being the semifinals at least.

Free kick for Germany after Dallmann is pulled down by Larsen.

Attacking fullback Lucy Bronze has played for several of the elite, and will be looking to secure a first major title for England after agreeing a deal to play for Barcelona next term. But then, Huth picks up the loose ball to slip into the goal, which she celebrates, but the flag goes up! The reigning European champions will look to defend their title in England, this time with Englishman Mark Parsons at the helm. Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport's live coverage of Germany versus Denmark, kicking off at Brentford Community Stadium at 8pm. Thomsen attempts to break down the right, but Rauch, desperate to stop the attack, drops her. Germany press again, but Buhl, in the centre of the edge of the box, is surrounded by the Danish defence, and they end up playing back to keep possession. Copyright 2021 SPH Media Limited. [2] In Denmark, the game became known for posterity as the Battle of Breslau (Danish: Slaget i Breslau).[3]. Thomsen takes it, and Sevecke leaps for the header, but it goes up vertical and over the goal. But Denmark get a break, Nadim cutting through German players on the left to sprint on target. Arsenals Vivianne Miedema, the star attacker who is the Dutch national teams most prolific goalscorer ever, is expected to lead the side into the latter stages of the competition. However, Spain suffered a major blow on the eve of the tournament, when Barcelonas Alexia Putellas (left), considered by many as the best player in the world, suffered a knee injury in training that has ruled her out of Euro 2022. But as Ballisager notes, Germany won't make anything easy for Denmark. Germany take back control of the ball, happy to hold on until half-time. Keep up with whats happening in the Premier League, Champions League and other competitions. Svava breaks through the German defensive ranks but is shut down before she can become dangerous. Svenja Huth (left) led Germany with an all-action display that set the tone. A sobering night for the Danes. But the corner delivers the SECOND GOAL aftera long shot in to Schuller is headed past Christensen, off her line, which the Danish defenders scramble to deal with - but they can't! The match was literally bookended by goals: Linda Sallstrom, Finland's record goalscorer, nicked one within 49 seconds of the referee's whistle, and Caldentey scored a penalty for Spain with the final kick of the game. A collision of heads between Dabritz and Junge leads to two team doctors coming onto the pitch. On a balmy London summer evening, in front of a sell-out crowd, she captained her country to a cathartic 4-0victory over an old foe. We will be bringing you team news, build-up and live coverage ahead of kick off in one hour's time. #GERDEN #WEURO2022 pic.twitter.com/imOhvHlpDq, Germany: Merle Frohms (GK), Kathrin Hendrich, Marina Hegering, Lena Oberdorf, Lea Schuller, Svenja Huth (c), Sara Dabritz, Guilia Gwinn, Felicitas Rauch, Klara Buhl, Lina Magull, Substitutes: Almuth Schult, Ann-Katrin Berger, Sophie Kleinherne, Lena Lattwein, Sydney Lohmann, Laura Freigang, Alexandra Popp, Nicole Anyomi, Linda Dallmann, Tabea Wassmuth, Jule Brand, Sara Doorsoun, Denmark: Lene Christensen (GK), Stine Ballisager, Rikke Sevecke, Sanne Troelsgaard, Pernille Harder (c), Katrine Veje, Sofie Junge, Rikke Marie Madsen, Janni Thomsen, Signe Bruun, Sofie Svava, Substitutes: Katrine Svane, Laura Worsoe Nielsen, Sara Thrige, Simone Boye Sorensen, Karen Holmgaard, Sara Holmgaard, Nadia Nadim, Stine Larsen, Sofie Bredgaard, Katherine Kuhl, Luna Gevitz, Mille Gejl, @PernilleMHarder captains Denmark against Germany this evening.Best of luck, Pernille! Find out more, The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Gwinn tips the ball over head to Rauch, then Germany sprint.

With a squad made almost entirely of La Liga talent, Jorge Vildas players will look to secure the countrys first ever European title. A win for Denmark Women had a probability of 28.73% and a draw had a probability of 21.5%. Germany take their run now, and Svava keeps close to Gwinn to stop her run, this time, the boot on the other foot. An early strike from Lina Magull and second-half goals from Lea Schuller, Lena Lattwein and Alexandra Popp at the Brentford Community Stadium ensured Germany kept their record intact of never losing an opening match in the Euros. Kuhl gets a yellow card, and Germany, a tempting free kick halfway inside Denmark's half. It flies to the far post, and Hegering tries to pick up the ball. Thomsen flies down the right to set up Madsen, waiting in the box for the header, but she is smothered and can't connect properly with the ball. Germany rattled the woodwork three times in the opening 15 minutes but finally made the breakthrough in the 21st when Magull charged down defender Stine Pedersen and won the ball to go through on goal and rifle it past goalkeeper Lene Christiansen. Denmark are playing with zest, challenging Germany who want to get into possession-based rhythm. But the record title winners will miss Dzsenifer Marozsan, due to injury. Germany, the favourites by a fingernail, are gunning for their record ninth European Championships, last winning the competition in 2013. Germany top the group on three points with Spain who beat Finland 4-1 earlier. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. No. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. ), "We didnt even hear the whistle, because it was in the corner in front of the German fans and we were celebrating together, Huth added. The Danes went on to finish as runners-up that year, but could not cope with a rampant Germany this time round. Harder and Madsen attempt a link-up but Hendrich sticks close to Madsen and ushers the ball out of play. Magull can't head in the remainder. Goal ruled out. All that was missing was a goal of her own. 2011-2022 Sports Mole Ltd. All rights reserved. True, Germany, "Thats the past, were interested in the future, she told reporters ahead of this game when asked about the four winners medals she collected as a player. Rauch takes another corner, on the right, and Christensen leaps to catch her effort. But then there's break, Madsen delivering for Harder, who crosses over the penalty area, to Svava, but she is dealt with by Germany's defenders. Germany are ahead! Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Germany Women win with a probability of 49.73%. An intake of breath for Denmark and some of the worst possible luck for Germany. Denmark blast the ball out to keep the corner from harm's way. Harder, Bruun and Madsen will be seeking to exploit any small slip in defence, and to be truly comfortable, a second or third goal from the Germans is required. Legal notice | A near miss for Germany. 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The squad is built largely from players from the rapidly growing Womens Super League, as well as a smattering of Europes top clubs. "Thats the past, were interested in the future, she told reporters ahead of this game when asked about the four winners medals she collected as a player. Madsen plays a long range shot optimistically from outside the area, which doesn't have enough power to trouble Frohms. No such luck: a corner instead. "#BBCFootball #BBCEuros. Football: Spain come from behind to beat Finland 4-1 in Women's Euro, Football: Record crowd sees England women off to winning start at Euro 2022. Spain were stony-faced and serious during their anthem, earlier. Experienced defender Wendie Renard, of reigning Champions League winners Lyon, leads a side with plenty of winning experience at club level. In the end, Svenja Huth probably couldnt have asked for much more from her first full match at aEuropean Championship. You can find more information in our data protection declaration. Then Troelsgaard gets away for Denmark, seeking out Harder again, but Magull gets in the way. Junge was kept out of the game in 2017 after a serious concussion, and she has played in a headband ever since. An early run from captain Huth starts things off, coming in from the right to send the ball into the box and calmly into Christensen's hands. Sports Mole previews Friday's Women's European Championship clash between Germany Women and Denmark Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. | Mobile version, minute, Huth thumped it home with relish. Denmark have the opening press, with Madsen sending in a cross which Oberdorf kicks away with ease. Harder feeds to Madsen again, but she is kept back just outside the penalty area. Huth, sending a lovely long path to Schuller who runs in from the right, looking to feed Buhl in front of goal, but it is well defended out for a corner. Rauch may have been offside, which provides one defensible position, but goodness. They were the favourites against Denmark, but tonight's performance proves they should be considered serious tournament contenders. It is what it is, it was offside.. Yellow card for Hegering, who muscles Harder to the ground on the halfway line. In a change for Germany, Lohmann comes on for Oberdorf. Germany restart their press, and Magull wants another goal, shooting from just off centre in Denmark's penalty area, but Christensen dips to bundle it up. The likeliest Denmark Women win was 1-2 (6.74%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (9.01%). For the Danish national team, the loss is still the largest in team history. She caught the tailend of Germanys reign as sovereigns of European football, taking homea European Championship winners medal in 2013 as an unused substitute. The whistle blows, and we're off to the races in Brentford.

The rampant manner of their victory will have made other teams sit up and take notice. The most likely scoreline for a Germany Women win was 2-1 with a probability of 9.07%. True, Germany were forced to weather a storm of Danish pressure in the first five minutes,but weather it they did, and it was Huth who led them out the other side. Dallman, with her first few touches, already looks hungry on the edge of the Danish penalty area. Martina Voss Tecklenburg's side could have extended their lead before halftime but were either thwarted by Christiansen or their own profligacy. [4] The Breslau Eleven was broken up following the Anschluss with Austria in March 1938. England World Cup 2022 squad: When will Gareth Southgate announce his list of players for Qatar? Take a look at the beta version of dw.com. [1] Likewise, the defeat has been characterized as the lowest point for Danish football. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Denmark singing along, and when they finish, Harder leads an almighty cheer and clap. "We know they are the favourites, but we have shown - especially in the last two games - that we can play at a high level.". Another substitute Popp, who missed the 2017 tournament through injury, put a gloss on the scoreline late on with her 54th goal for her country, while Denmark had Kathrine Moller Kuhl sent off right at the end for a second booking. 2022 Deutsche Welle | Denmark are looking slightly undone and will need to refocus. [2] Not until English coach Edward Magner was hired in 1939, did the Danish amateurs undergo sufficient physical conditioning, and were properly schooled in the WM tactic. Ada Hegerberg, the winner of the first ever Ballon dOr to be awarded to a female player in 2018, has returned to the setup after a five year absence in protest at inequality in the Norwegian FA. Commentary thought it may have been for Harder, who has been attempting to play everywhere. Football: Germany thrash Denmark to get Euro campaign off to a flying start, All done! Now they get a counter, Thomsen running on the right, looking score herself, but the ball bounces just in front of Frohms. In the Netherlands four years later, she picked up an early injury in the first fixture, and her tournament was over before the halftime whistle. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. Svava tries to take the ball off Gwinn, chasing her to the right, but Denmark regain possession off her pass. Germany rattled the woodwork three times in the opening 15 minutes but finally made the breakthrough in the 21st when Magull charged down defender Stine Pedersen and won the ball to go through on goal and rifle it past goalkeeper Lene Christiansen. #BBCFootball #BBCEuros. An early strike from Lina Magull and second-half goals from Lea Schuller, Lena Lattwein and Alexandra Popp at the Brentford Community Stadium ensured Germany kept their record intact of never losing an opening match in the Euros. Elsewhere in Group B, bookies' favourites Spain showed they can perform just fine without the talismanic Alexia Putellas, thank you very much, beating Finland 4-1. But first, subs: Schuller is off for Popp, the former captain, Dabritz makes way for Lyon teammate Lattwein, and Buhl is replaced by Brand. 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Accessibility Statement | Tonight was her first full 90 minutes, but Huth has won this competitionbefore. Privacy Policy | In the habitual VAR melee, Denmark sneak up the field, pressuring the German defenders and forcing a corner. Harder pushes past Oberdorf and Dabritz, who descend on her like wolves, but she can only fend Germany off for so long. The ball is thumped in but there's too much cover on Junge that keeps the ball from her at the near post. Brand almost gets Germany a fifth after she picks down a ball sent over Danish heads in their penalty area but Christensen flies into action, coming off her line to gather the ball up. Dabritz glues the ball to her feet in the box before cutting it back to Rauch, who sends the ball in to hit the post and go just wide. Christiansen did well to deny Magull early in the second half when she tipped wide a long-range effort from the midfielder. The team failed to live up to expectations, and was defeated in the first round of the tournament by Switzerland. Denmark come again, Svava running into centre but encountering Gwinn, who boxes the strike out for a corner. "How on earth have Germany not scored in this match?! Another mainstay in the German team for the last decade, Alexandra Popp, scored off the bench to add a gloss on her Euros debut. The silver medalists from the Beijing Olympics will look to win a major trophy for their country for the first time since winning the 1984 Euros. To put Popp's Euros-centric injury woes into perspective, that is her 54th international goal, and tonight's match marks her 115th cap. LONDON (REUTERS) - Germany's bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday (July 8). There might be several contenders this time around, but none have so far started as strongly as Germany. MCI (P) 031/10/2021, MCI (P) 032/10/2021. Sara Dbritz, who recently joined European champions Lyon, will look to win Germanys first big title since 2013. The loss would have been even deservedly bigger, had goalkeeper Svend Jensen not played the best game of his international career. Uefa Women's Euro 2022 final: When is it, where is it, what time does it start and what TV channel is it on? A great interception by Overdorf in front of the Danish penalty area puts Denmark under threat, but the Danes sit deep, and can delay what feels like, at this stage, an inevitable second goal. Free kick for Denmark after Magull cuts down Madsen. However, from the resulting corner Schuller rose highest to meet Magull's cross and head in Germany's second. Its cool that this tournament doesnt have one single favorite.". She was one of five substitutions made by Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg after half time, asDenmark drownedin the second half deluge. They fly down the left, but although a ball is sent in on a long, high motion, Frohms has time to watch it and catch the attempt. This second Group B match is finely poised. The ball flies into the area, and Oberdorf taps the ball to Lattwein's feet. Enjoy the best of this seasons top sports competitions. Make Eurosport your go-to source for sports online from football to tennis, cycling, snooker and more. Germany come forward again, Buhl taking the strike off Magull, and Dabritz attempts to nestle it in the back of the net after the ball rebounds. Germany's bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday. "Its not all that bad, there are still plenty of games left at the tournament, a stoicHuth told DW after the match. All things considered, this match looks to be a nailbiter.