78′
9:06 p.m
Substitution for Wales: Kayleigh Green
78′
9:05 p.m
Substitution for Wales: Elise Hughes
75′
9:03 p.m
Will this be a real thriller for the DFB? Denmark still hasn’t scored against Iceland and Germany would currently still qualify for the knockout round. A goal by the Danes would end the German dream of the Olympics.
73′
9:01 p.m
Merle Frohms now has more to do again. First, the DFB keeper has to box out a sharp free-kick cross, then she securely nails down Jessica Fishlock’s follow-up shot.
70′
20:58
While Germany is making the third change, Welsh goalkeeper Olivia Clark sat on the pitch and requested treatment.
69′
8:57 p.m
Substitution for Germany: Nicole Anyomi
69′
8:57 p.m
Substitution for Germany: Jule Brand
67′
8:55 p.m
Now Wales is reporting again. Germany failed to clear the ball properly several times and Ceri Holland was able to shoot from 25 meters. Her right-foot shot whizzes almost a meter over.
64′
20:51
Substitution for Wales: Ceri Holland
64′
20:51
Substitution for Wales: Rachel Rowe
64′
20:51
Substitution for Wales: Ella Powell
64′
20:51
Substitution for Wales: Lily Woodham
62′
8:50 p.m
Linda Dallmann has definitely enlivened the German offensive game and is now preparing Elisa Senß’s next goal. Their long-range shot is deflected towards the next German corner. But this does not pose any danger.
60′
8:47 p.m
The DFB selection is now clearly setting the tone, but continues to look for the gap and is having a hard time doing so.
58′
8:47 p.m
Sarai Linder asserts herself strongly against three Welsh women on the left and then sends Sjoeke Nüsken into the box, but she cannot use the ball.
56′
8:44 p.m
Following the corner, Germany establishes itself in front and Elisa Senß intercepts a Welsh attempt to break free in the penalty area. Her left-footed shot from 16 meters is slightly deflected and would have hit the left gable, but Olivia Clark claws it out strongly.
54′
20:42
Wales is now pushed deep into their own half and can hardly break free. Jule Brand moves in from the right and then at least gets the next corner.
51′
8:38 p.m
Apparently Horst Hrubesch found the right words during the break. The DFB selection is now acting much more purposefully and can create the first real pressure phase. All that’s missing is a proper conclusion.
49′
8:36 p.m
The seventh Welsh corner leads to the goal. Woodham’s sharp cross brings Evans with a dropkick from the setter towards the goal, but he gets no pressure behind it. Merle Frohms is sure to take action.
47′
8:35 p.m
Germany immediately got a free kick almost 30 meters from the goal. Alexandra Popp tries directly, but only pushes the ball harmlessly back to goalkeeper Clark.
46′
8:34 p.m
Go on! Horst Hrubesch brings fresh forces for the second half with Giulia Gwinn and Linda Dallmann.
46′
8:33 p.m
Substitution for Germany: Linda Dallmann
46′
8:33 p.m
Substitution for Germany: Svenja Huth
46′
8:33 p.m
Substitution for Germany: Giulia Gwinn
46′
8:33 p.m
Substitution for Germany: Paulina Krumbiegel
46′
8:32 p.m
Kick-off of the 2nd half
45′+1
20:21
Half-time conclusion:
Germany and Wales go into the locker room with a 0-0 draw in the last Nations League group game. This means that the DFB women are still well served, because the favored Hrubesch team was never able to bring their strengths to the pitch against robust and agile British women. The hosts repeatedly took advantage of uncertainties in the German setup to create opportunities. Rachel Rowe had the best shot, hitting the post with her shot from 17 meters. Germany seemed very unsettled for long stretches and only rarely got into combination play offensively. The only time things got a bit dangerous was a long-range shot from Sarai Linder. Since Denmark has not yet scored in the parallel game against Iceland, Germany would currently still be top of the league and therefore further ahead, but after the change the DFB team urgently needs to improve in order to take their fate into their own hands. See you soon!
45′+1
8:17 p.m
End of 1st half
45′+1
8:16 p.m
There are 60 seconds on top of that. Wales pushes cautiously again, but isn’t risking much anymore.
45′
8:16 p.m
Official injury time (minutes): 1
43′
8:14 p.m
A ricochet from Paulina Krumbiegel rushes through into the box and lands on the left to Sarai Linder, who wants to cross the five-yard box but can’t get the ball through to Alexandra Popp.
41′
20:12
After a good combination from the Germans and a blocked cross from Klara Bühl, the time has come. There is the first corner for Germany. It is initially blocked, but then Sarai Linder pushes the shot from the backcourt and sends the ball just over the crossbar.
38′
8:09 p.m
While the DFB team is still waiting for their first corner, the hosts are already getting their fifth. So far, Germany has always cut a good figure and doesn’t allow anything in the middle.
35′
8:07 p.m
Doorsoun knocks Rowe down from behind on the halfway line and both players took a beating. After a short break in treatment, things will probably continue for both of them.
33′
8:04 p.m
The DFB women have now at least pushed the game further into the opponent’s half and have more possession of the ball again. In the last third, however, there is a lack of ideas to reach conclusions.
30′
20:02
After half an hour, the goalless draw is rather flattering for the Germans, who were actually favored. Wales were in control for a long time and had the best chance when James shot against the post. Horst Hrubesch’s team has only been better in the game again for a few minutes.
28′
19:59
Following the Welsh corner kick, Germany countered promisingly and achieved their first goal shortly afterwards. Nüsken’s direct shot from 15 meters goes straight to goalkeeper Olivia Clark.
27′
19:58
Geez! Sjoeke Nüsken wants to pass the ball back to keeper Merle Frohms from 30 meters unchallenged and actually produces a corner for Wales.
25′
7:55 p.m
Germany has stabilized somewhat in the last few minutes. The offensive game remains a bit patchy, but at least it’s no longer so easy to get into trouble at the back.
22′
19:53
Suddenly the DFB team has its first good opportunities! With several direct passes, Germany plays its way forward on the left side and Bühl passes through into the box for Brand. The Wolfsburg player could go straight for the goal, but chooses the route outwards and then goes flat inwards, but finds no taker. There was more in it!
20′
19:51
Horst Hrubesch had imagined it completely differently. His team seems completely unsettled here and there is no sign of the regained self-confidence of the last few weeks.
17′
7:48 p.m
Great luck for Germany! Wales wins the ball in the German half and Ingle brings the ball inside. 17 meters centrally in front of the goal, Rachel Rowe shoots with her left and sets the goal to the right post! From there the ball jumps to Merle Frohms’ back and then rolls just past the post to the corner.
15′
19:46
How long will this last? Paulina Krumbiegel is next to play a ball straight to a Welshwoman. After all, the full-back chases after and wins the ball back before the penalty area.
13′
19:43
After a good start, the DFB team has pretty much lost track of things and is constantly coming under pressure. The balls are gone too quickly and nothing is coming together offensively.
11′
19:42
The following free kick cross lands at the back post to Gemma Evans, but she can’t find a colleague with her shot.
10′
19:41
Alexandra Popp is also not fully there yet and plays the ball directly into the opponent’s feet. The Welsh counterattack runs through record national player Jessica Fishlock, who takes a free kick 40 meters in front of the German goal.
8th’
7:39 p.m
The next ball loss! This time Klara Bühl gives the ball away unnecessarily and Elise Hughes appears on the right five-point corner, but cannot bring herself to finish.
7′
7:38 p.m
After Elisa Senß lost the ball in the build-up, three Welsh women suddenly approached two DFB defenders. Rachel Rowe then solves it very badly and gives the ball straight back to Germany.
5′
7:35 p.m
But Wales doesn’t hide either and pushes incredibly far forward when Germany has the ball. Even goalkeeper Merle Frohms is put under pressure, but solves the first tricky task confidently.
3′
19:34
Germany immediately takes command and has the ball almost all the time in the first few minutes. The full-backs Linder and Krumbiegel join in and push energetically. The first crosses are still too imprecise.
1′
7:31 p.m
Here we go! Referee Iuliana Demetrescu from Romania gave the kick-off to the DFB women playing in green and black. Wales wears red and white.
7:25 p.m
Slowly but surely the tension in Swansea is rising. The teams have already entered the field and are currently listening to the sounds of the national anthems.
7:05 p.m
Regarding the lineups: Horst Hrubesch made four changes compared to the 3-0 win against Denmark four days ago, one of them out of necessity. Sara Doorsoun replaces Marina Hegering, who has been suspended, in the defense center. Paulina Krumbiegel, Elisa Senß (starting eleven debut) and Jule Brand also start for Giulia Gwinn, Sara Däbritz and Sydney Lohmann (all bench). At Wales, coach Gemma Grainger makes three changes. Starting for Ceri Holland, Hayley Ladd and Kayleigh Green (all bench) are Charlie Estcourt, Josie Green and Elise Hughes.
18:51
In fact, Wales have lost three of their five games by just one goal. Even in Denmark they were close to winning a point at 1:2. And while there are zero points in the Nations League, they were at least able to defeat Northern Ireland in friendly matches and wrest a draw from Portugal. In addition, the Welsh are considered to be strong at home and do not want to make things as easy for the DFB team as they did in the 5-1 win in the first leg when Lea Schüller scored a brace on Horst Hrubesch’s debut.
6:39 p.m
The DFB team is clearly favored in the duel with the pointless Welsh team. Hrubesch knows that “the last step is always the hardest,” but the 72-year-old also made it clear in advance: “We take every opponent seriously, but we won’t let them take the butter out of our bread anymore. The cards are here clearly distributed.” But German women don’t want to underestimate the British women. “Wales is a team that is worse off than it is. They can play football if you give them space, if you let them play,” warned Hrubesch.
6:31 p.m
The starting position for the German team is simple: only if they win against bottom-placed Wales will the DFB women be certain of qualifying for the final round and thus still have a chance of getting the coveted Olympic ticket. If Germany doesn’t manage a threesome today, they will have to rely on Iceland for help in a duel with the Danes, who are currently tied. Horst Hrubesch’s team defeated them 3-0 last Friday and thus secured the advantage for this final matchday.
Hello and welcome to the German women’s national team’s final group game in the UEFA Nations League! At 7:30 p.m. the DFB selection will take on Wales at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea.