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The Star
20-07-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Germans eye England revenge in potential Women's Euro final repeat
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Quarter Final - France v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - July 19, 2025 Germany's Selina Cerci, Rebecca Knaak, Sjoeke Nusken, Linda Dallmann, Elisa Senss and Janina Minge celebrate after the match REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo OBERENTFELDEN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Germany are plotting their path to a potential revenge mission against England at the Women's Euros, with former international Melanie Leupolz already dreaming of a rematch of the 2022 final after the Germans' agonising 2-1 extra-time defeat. First, both teams must navigate tricky semi-final hurdles, with England facing Italy on Tuesday before Germany take on reigning world champions and tournament favourites Spain a day later. "It would be a good revenge, that would be amazing, so fingers crossed they win against Spain and make it to the final," Leupolz said at an Adidas event in Zurich on Sunday. There was no shortage of drama in the quarter-finals, with England edging Sweden in a hair-raising penalty shootout, Italy scoring a last-minute winner against Norway, and Germany beating France on penalties to set up an intriguing pair of semis. "I won't underestimate Italy, I think they are playing a good tournament, a lot of passion and just giving it all. So I think it will be very difficult for England as well," Leupolz, who played for London club Chelsea for four years until 2024, said. "I think they (England) had a few ups and downs during the tournament, some good performances, some not so good. So I think they have to have a good day on this day to win against Italy." Germany recovered from an early red card and the concession of an early goal to draw 1-1 with France after extra time before going on to win 6-5 in the shootout to send them into the last four. "Just fingers crossed for Germany. But I think after yesterday's game with so many challenges, I think they just take all of the confidence they got from yesterday and take it into the semi-finals against Spain." Having gone from playing for the team to cheering them on from the sidelines, the 31-year-old Leupolz said that retirement had left her with mixed feelings. "I already miss the 90 minutes of football for sure, but everything around the travelling, the trainings, everything you have to invest, I think I won't miss," she explained. "I think it was the right time, but when I see games like yesterday, just like really highlight games, the 90 minutes, I will miss for sure." (Reporting by Philip O'ConnorEditing by Toby Davis)
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
What happened in the Women's Nations League?
It was a busy night for the home nations as all four were in Women's Nations League England and Wales, their matches had added meaning, as they both prepare for the Euros which are taking place in Switzerland this summer. So, how did they all do? Keep reading to find you watch any of last night's games? What did you think? Are you excited for the Euros? Let us know in the comments below. Scotland It was a difficult night for Scotland, who lost 6-1 against Germany in were leading 1-0 at half time, thanks to captain Caroline Weir's goal just before the six goals from Germany in 25 minutes, including a hat-trick from Selina Cerci, meant that the game finished now face a battle to avoid relegation from group A1 as they sit bottom of the group with 0 other team news, Australia assistant head coach Melissa Andreatta has been announced as the new head coach of Scotland is expected to be in charge for Scotland's Women's Nations League match against Austria at the end of next month. Wales Wales, who along with England have qualified for Euro 2025, produced a fantastic performance to earn a 1-1 draw against Sweden, a side ranked sixth in the went 1-0 up in the 60th minute through a header from Bayern Munich's Magdalena Sweden's lead lasted just eight minutes, as Hannah Cain came off the bench to level for was a great night for Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, who on only her third international start, was in brilliant form making some great fans will be hoping that they take this success into their first ever Euros appearance this summer. Northern Ireland Northern Ireland picked up an important 1-0 win in their Nations League game against Romania at Belfast's Windsor Park, their second win in four games. 18-year-old striker Kascie Weir fired the hosts ahead in the eighth minute after converting a cross from Keri was Weir's first international goal for Northern result means that Northern Ireland sit second in Group B1, and are now just three points behind leaders will finish their campaign with a home game against Poland on 30 May and trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina on 3 June. England Despite comfortably beating Belgium last week, the Lionesses had a tough first half against their opponents, going 3-0 down in the first 30 minute of the game. Beth Mead finally got the European champions on the scoresheet with a 35th minute the pick of the goals was England's second, a debut goal scored by Michelle 19-year-old fired in a stunning volley within seconds of coming on as a substitute in the 80th it wasn't enough to turn England's fortunes around, and the match ended 3-2 to Belgium.
BBC News
08-04-2025
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- BBC News
'Tough to take' - Scots lament collapse in Germany
Captain Caroline Weir lamented the contrast in Scotland's first and second halves as they went from 1-0 up to 6-1 against Germany in the Women's Nations opening goal five minutes before half-time had given the Scots hope of atoning for Friday's 4-0 home loss to the Selina Cerci's hat-trick, Giovanna Hoffmann's double and one from Laura Freigang ensured another three points for the hosts, who lead League A1 with a better goal difference than the Netherlands."It was really difficult," said Real Madrid's Weir."First half we competed well and it was a good 45 minutes, we limited their chances and were able to counter on them."In the second half, we weren't good enough and they came out strong. We conceded goals there that we'll be disappointed with."Proud of the team for half the game. We showed what we can be, but it's not enough at this level."Midfielder Weir and defender Rachel McLauchlan made way just before Cerci made it 6-1."It's obviously a tough one to take," said Brighton's McLauchlan."[There's] 20 minutes in the second half that we just can't ever let happen. We can't let that happen in the future, we have to go and work on that."The Scots, who were taken by interim head coach Mick McArdle for a fourth game in a row, face Austria at home on 30 May then travel to take on the Dutch on 3 are three points better off than Scotland and another loss for the Scots would consign them to relegation to League B."We're lucky in the fact we're a very tight squad, we'll come together and help each other and come back in positive ways, I'm sure," added McLauchlan.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Cerci treble helps Germany thrash Scotland as retirees given send-off
Germany's Selina Cerci celebrates scoring her side's sixth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's women came from behind to beat Scotland 6-1 in the Nations League on Tuesday, with Selina Cerci grabbing a second-half hat-trick in Wolfsburg. Olympic bronze medallists Germany lead Group A1 with 10 points from four games as they eye the semi-finals and final in October, November and December. Advertisement The top team from the four League A groups go through and two league matchdays remain. Germany next host second-placed the Netherlands on May 30 and visit Austria on June 3. Germany coach Christian Wück has found his groove in the Nations League after wildly volatile results in friendlies when he first took over in September. The hosts were lacklustre in the first half of a game which was broadcast live on Germany's main children's television channel in a bid to further boost interest in the women's game. However, the broadcast for some viewers had technical problems. Scotland went ahead on 41 minutes through Caroline Weir after mistakes by new number one Ann-Kathrin Berger and midfielder Elisa Senss. Advertisement The Germans levelled soon after the interval when Cerci headed in a corner and she had the home side in front on 57 minutes after the ball had come back off the bar. A classy finish by substitute Hoffmann was soon followed by her second and Laura Freigang also scored in style as five goals came in 16 minutes. Cerci then sealed her hat-trick with a neat finish on 76. Before the match, long-time Germany internationals Almuth Schult and Lina Magull were officially bid farewell by the German Football Federation (DFB. The ex-Wolfsburg goalkeeper and Inter Milan midfielder, who announced their retirement and international retirement recently as part of a generational change in the women's team, were presented with flowers and a large photograph by DFB president Bernd Neuendorf. The Nations League is also operating as the warm-up tournament for Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July, where record winners Germany have been drawn with Poland, Denmark and Sweden. Germany's Laura Freigang celebrates scoring her side's fifth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Giovanna Hoffmann (2nd R) celebrates scoring her side's fourth goal with teammate Selina Cerci (R) during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Giovanna Hoffmann celebrates scoring her side's third goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Selina Cerci celebrates scoring her side's second goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Selina Cerci celebrates scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa
