12.
16:54
Wortmann is served by Lorenz on the right in the circle and aims for the near corner with a mop. She doesn’t hit the ball fully – tee shot.
11.
16:53
Of course, the leadership now gives the DHB selection security, after Chile had previously played courageously. It can go on like this!
9.
4:50 p.m
Pauline Heinz
Germany
Goal for Germany, 1-0 by Pauline Heinz
The leadership! Heinz is played at the top of the circle, doesn’t hesitate and pulls off with the Argentine backhand. The ball hits the bottom left of the net, the student stretches in vain.
8th.
4:50 p.m
First Graduation of the Danas! Heinz comes from seven meters from the turn to the shot, which is blocked at the last second. Nothing will come of the long corner that follows.
6.
16:48
Las Diablas push Germany in behind. Flores then plays a long pass into the circle, which is rated as a dangerous play.
4.
16:45
Paula Valdivia escapes Kira Horn for the first time on the left and forces the interaction with María Maldonado. However, the ball bounces – tee off for the DHB team.
3.
16:44
The Danas try to take over the game from the start. Chile is initially compact, so it is not easy for the favorites to get into the opposing half.
1.
16:42
The ball rolls! Germany in the black jerseys kick off. Chile wears red jerseys.
16:39
Sergio Vigil, coach of the Chilean national team, overcome the feelings of his own anthem. He is moved and proud to be able to compete with his team in this tournament.
16:35
The kick-off is a little delayed. But it should start in a few moments. Before that, the national anthems are sung, beginning with the German one.
15:24
The Chileans, as runners-up in the Pan American, beat USA and Canada to qualify for the World Cup and only lost to Argentina in the final. The team from South America can play freely as an underdog today and throughout the tournament.
15:24
The Danas go into the game today as clear favorites. While the eagle-bearers have already won six World Championship medals, Chile is participating in a World Championship for the first time. Of course, that also harbors dangers: from the German point of view, against “las Diablas” today it is important to start the tournament with maximum concentration and not to underestimate the opponent. On the contrary: A spirited start can already release energy and inspire the team.
15:22
Happy Saturday afternoon and welcome to the Women’s Field Hockey World Championship! The German team meets Chile at the start of the group phase. It starts at 4:30 p.m.!