National coach Hansi Flick and DFB director Oliver Bierhoff praised the German soccer players for their performance at the European Championships in England.
After the final, which was lost 2-1 in extra time, Flick said: “I’m very sorry for Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and her entire team that they couldn’t crown their great performance with the title. But after the first disappointment, they can come along Looking back on this tournament with pride.”
The national coach of the men’s team was enthusiastic about “the passion and at the same time lightness, enthusiasm and team spirit with which the team went through this tournament”. That “thrilled” him, said Flick according to the DFB announcement.
Bierhoff said: “This great tournament by our team deserved winning the title as a worthy conclusion. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite enough.” The 54-year-old also praised: “Despite the defeat in the final, our team’s performances in England were great from the first game to the end.”
Bierhoff added: “This tournament will be a milestone in the development of women’s football in Germany. This performance by our national team gives the entire DFB extra motivation with a view to the men’s World Cup at the end of the year.” The men’s World Cup in Qatar will take place from November 21st to December 18th.