16.
8:46 p.m
The early lead for Germany is okay and should give Horst Hrubesch’s team even more of a boost. Denmark has so far not taken off offensively, Hegering and Hendrich are nipping any attack in the bud.
14.
8:43 p.m
Great for Germany, 1-0 by Alexandra Popp
There is the leadership for Germany! After Nüsken wins the ball, Däbritz quickly moves forward. Bühl is taken on the left side and moves inwards, the addressed Linder runs behind and gets the ball played into the run. Her perfect cross into the center is found by Popp, who climbs up in an irresistible manner and heads the ball onto the inside post. A great counterattack by the DFB team!
13.
8:43 p.m
Even though there has been a lack of clear scoring chances so far, the German team is playing bravely and is putting a lot of pressure, especially on the flanks. Gwinn and Linder keep getting involved offensively and supporting Huth and Bühl.
11.
20:41
In fact, Svava can’t go any further because the muscle doesn’t seem to be able to cooperate. Thomsen is now there to replace the Real Madrid player, while Denmark is back up to eleven players.
10.
8:40 p.m
Substitution for Denmark: Janni Thomsen
10.
8:40 p.m
Substitution for Denmark: Sofie Svava
9.
8:39 p.m
Nüsken shoots from the second row, but the ball slips a little and the necessary pressure is missing. Christensen picks up the leather without any effort.
8th.
8:38 p.m
First dangerous situation in the Danish penalty area! Germany uses the majority and creates space for Huth on the right. The Wolfsburg woman crosses high into the middle, but there is no taker in the middle.
6.
8:36 p.m
There is the first, longer interruption because Svava has to be treated on the back of the thigh. It is quite possible that the guests will have to take one of their regulars off the field early.
4.
8:35 p.m
Denmark has a lot of trouble with the high press and keeps losing the ball in front of their own penalty area. Germany has not yet been able to capitalize on the ball losses, but their approaches against the ball are encouraging.
2.
8:32 p.m
Germany makes a good impression here right from the start! The DFB team energetically attacks the opponent and presses early on. Denmark has not yet been able to cope with this, the momentum lies with the home team.
1.
8:30 p.m
The guests toast and the ball rolls!
1.
8:30 p.m
Game start
20:23
It starts in a few minutes: A home win is the clear goal of the German team!
20:11
Shortly after the last Nations League game in Iceland it was announced that Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s contract had been terminated. Since then, discussions have been going on internally about who should permanently take over the team. Meanwhile, Hrubesch is focusing on the importance of the upcoming game: “It’s about everyone being aware of where we stand and how we’re going to handle it. That’s a question of conviction, and we have that.” The interim coach has to do without Oberdorf and Schüller, who withdrew due to injury. With Petermann there is a returnee, while Leverkusen’s captain Senß is celebrating her debut with the DFB team. The two take a seat on the bench, where, among others, the Frankfurt players Kleinherne, Doorsoun and Freigang can be found. Magull slipped out of the matchday squad at short notice.
8:01 p.m
The Danes arrive with a clean slate: twelve points from four games speak for themselves. In the first leg, Germany lost 2-0. It was the first game since the early exit from the World Cup and the players were still very nervous. However, Denmark will have to do without their best player in the second leg because FC Bayern’s Pernille Harder is out due to injury. The Danish starting eleven is spread across clubs across Europe, the most experienced are certainly Kühl (Arsenal), Svava (Real Madrid) and Vangsgaard (PSG). The latter shot the guests to victory with a brace in the first leg.
7:55 p.m
Horst Hrubesch is responsible for the runner-up European champions for the third time and sends the following eleven onto the pitch: Frohms returns in goal after recovering from injury, and a well-rehearsed duo from Wolfsburg with Hendrich and Hegering plays in central defense. Gwinn and Linder are currently placed in outside defense. Däbritz and Nüsken play in the defensive midfield – this combination has never existed before. However, Oberdorf, a regular player in this position, is not there due to injury. Huth and Bühl should build steam on the outside, Lohmann plays as a hanging point behind captain Popp.
7:49 p.m
Around 18,000 spectators are expected this evening in frosty temperatures in northern Germany. The DFB team is playing in Rostock for the first time and the premiere is a groundbreaking game: In order to get closer to the 2024 Olympic Games, Germany absolutely has to win the group in the Nations League. Today’s opponent from Denmark is in this position and the gap is three points. A win with a difference of at least two goals would bring interim coach Horst Hrubesch’s team closer to their dream of reaching the final tournament.
Hello and welcome to the Germany – Denmark game! The German team is challenged in the Women’s Nations League today. Kick-off in Rostock’s Ostseestadion is at 8:30 p.m.