From the dream of the European Championship final. The German team forced the extension against the world champion – and in the end had to give up after an unfortunate scene.
Kim Steinke reports from Zurich
From the title dream: Despite a great energy performance against world champion Spain, the German footballers missed the European Championship final.
The team of national coach Christian Wück stubbornly defended itself against the title favorites that were dominant over routes, but in the 113th minute the decisive goal for 0: 1 (0: 0: 0) after extra time: world footballer Aitana Bonmatí met and turned off.
The goal was preceded by a bad pass from substitute Sidney Lohmann. During the shot itself, the recently towering goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger looked unhappy, since the ball let the ball pass into the short corner.
National coach Christian Wück then summed up in the ARD: “We are all very disappointed. That we have to accept the goal because of such a stroke of genius is incredibly bitter. A world footballer is simply able to do so there are no accusations. We failed shortly before the final – with a young team, many injuries. be on us. ” If you found too strong form against the Iberians and who was standing next to them, read the photo show or here.
In the final for Spain on Sunday (6:00 p.m.) in Basel it will now be against defending champion England. For the German selection, there is therefore no revenge for the 2022 final defeat in Wembley against the “Lionesses”.