Sweden handed over Germany Her biggest defeat in a female European Championship, with a 4–1 win to secure the top position in Group C.
Germany, who also go to the quarter-finals as runner-ups, were first interrupted by half red card Carlota Vamsar,
Swedes finished top of the group with an ideal nine points from their three matches and will take the runner-up in Group D-which features France, England, Netherlands And Wales – Along with the Germans, carrying the winners of that group.
This was the first time Sweden defeated Germany in Euro and achieved a possible easy route for the finals, avoiding the possibility of facing World Cup winners and Euro 2025 favorite Spain in the semi -finals.
“This is very important to build a good feeling and gain confidence, now we can see further,” goal Steina Blacksteinius Said.
This was the first time Germany scored four goals in a female euro. With a defeat of Denmark 3–1 in the 1993 match, he lost only one match with several goals in the first competition.
“We started the game very well. We were completely and better in the team.”
“We then give the game away in 10 minutes, it is incredibly bitter. We have to keep it behind us as soon as possible.”
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Germany left for a flying start, opening Sweden in the middle Jool brandWho managed to move it the past Jennifer fauk Despite the touch of Swedish keeper.
Swedes returned within five minutes, the striker Blacksteinus gave him time at the time of the run and a shot was taken on the ball of Kosovire Asi before shining the past. N-Katrin Berger To level.
Although German every time he crossed the Hafway line, it looked dangerous, but it was Swedes who took the lead Smila Holmberg In the 25th minute, Fullback killed in the box before losing control and then steering a clearance in the net from a tight angle.
Germany’s challenge separated in the 32nd minute when Vamsar was intentionally shown a straight red card for handball. And Fridolina rolpho Scored by chance to make it 3–1 in his 100th international.
“The red card was decisive,” said German coach Christian Vac. “We could not fight back in the game with a low player on the pitch.”
While Germany created a strange dangerous platform in the second half, Sweden exploited his numerical benefits and options Leena hurting Take the game forward with a close-range finish in the 80th minute.
Sweden plays his quarter -finals in Zurich next Thursday, while Germans will have two additional days rest before playing their game in Basel on Saturday.
Information from ESPN Research, Reuters and Associated Presses was used in this report.
