Olympic Games - Olympic Games still possible: DFB team impresses against Denmark
The relief of the fans and players could not only be felt, it could also be heard and seen. After the much-needed 3:0 (2:0) victory of the German women's soccer team against Denmark on Friday evening, there was nothing but party mood in Rostock. "Today was an all-round successful day, so we're all happy," said national player Svenja Huth on ZDF.
After a well-deserved victory in the Nations League match, interim national team coach Horst Hrubesch 's side now have the chance to win the group again ahead of their final match in Wales on Tuesday. Captain Alexandra Popp (14th minute), Marina Hegering (26th) and Klara Bühl (90+3) scored in front of 19,180 fans in the sold-out Ostseestadion. However, Hrubesch did not want to talk about the significantly increased Olympic chances just yet: "Now we'll do our homework first."
After the 0:2 in the first leg, the direct comparison against the Danes now goes to the German team. While the DFB team will play in Wales and can clinch everything with a win, the Danes will host Iceland at the same time. Only first place will qualify the DFB team for the final four-team Nations League tournament at the end of February, where the two European Olympic places will be decided.
There was already loud applause from the stands at the break. After 45 minutes, it was 2:0 for the strong home team, which was exactly the result the Germans had hoped for in advance. The German team was industrious, combined strongly at times and struggled to find many solutions in attack. With success in the end.
Against Denmark, the absence of defensive midfielder Lena Oberdorf from VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern striker Lea Schüller - both of whom had to withdraw due to injury - was hardly noticeable. In any case, Hrubesch had called up six players compared to the recent 2-0 win in Iceland, including captain Popp and Chelsea FC's Sjoeke Nüsken. While the recovered Popp proved her heading prowess early on after a cross from left-back Sarai Linder, Nüsken then continued to distribute the ball cleverly from central midfield.
The Germans also often attempted to play down the flanks, where Linder and right-back Giulia Gwinn were busy pushing forward. However, the 2:0 was the result of a corner that Klara Bühl delivered sharply in front of goal and found the perfect recipient in Hegering. However, it was annoying that the 33-year-old Hegering was yellow-carded shortly afterwards - she will now be missing in Wales.
There was little from the Danes overall, despite the many drumbeats from the "Fanklubben Blok G". Sanne Troelsgaard and Amalie Vangsgaard, the double goalscorer from the first leg, had the best chances, while Merle Frohms, who was back in goal for Germany after suffering a concussion, made two saves.
The DFB team, in which Leverkusen's Elisa Senß made her debut, remained more effective after the break. Lohmann shot powerfully at goal, but missed the 3:0, as did Popp, who missed the post. It remained unnecessarily tense, even though the visitors looked quite harmless. Coach Andrée Jeglertz's team were unable to compensate for the absence of Bayern's Pernille Harder.
In the meantime, the German fans sent one laudatory cheer after the next through the stadium. The atmosphere matched a game in which Hrubesch's team did so much else right. Bühl scored the perfect finish in stoppage time.
Information about the game at DFB
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- The victory against Denmark at the Olympic Games qualifier in Rostock was broadcast live on ZDF, with Horst Hrubesch commenting on the team's performance.
- Marina Hegering, a key player for the German women's soccer team, expressed her excitement about the team's performance during the post-match interview on ZDF.
- The Olympic Games still hold significant importance for the German team, as they aim to secure their place in the final four-team tournament in Paris.
- The DFB team's victory against Denmark in Rostock put them at the top of their Nations League group, making them the favorites to qualify for the tournament in mecklenburg-vorpommern.
- Klara Bühl, a midfielder for the German national team, scored the decisive goal in the 90+3 minute, securing a 3-0 victory against Denmark.
- In the final match of the group stage, the German women's soccer team will travel to Wales to face Welsh national team, with both teams vying for the top spot in the group.
- The absence of key players Lena Oberdorf and Lea Schüller did not affect the team's performance, with Svenja Huth and Sjoeke Nüsken stepping up in their absence.
- In the match against Denmark, Giulia Gwinn and Sarai Linder were instrumental in creating chances for the German team, pushing forward down the flanks.
- Despite the victory, Horst Hrubesch remained cautious about the team's Olympic chances, emphasizing the need to focus on their upcoming Nations League matches.
- Tickets for the final match against Wales, which will determine the group winner, are in high demand, with the DFB selection expecting a large crowd in Wales.
- In preparation for the final match against Wales, Horst Hrubesch has called up veteran striker Horst Hrubesch and promising youngster Svenja Huth to the DFB team, looking to secure a win and secure their qualification for the Olympics in Paris.
Source: www.stern.de
