DFB women after drama victory against France
“Now we also pack the Spaniards”
07/20/2025 – 01:36 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
In a memorable game, Germany prevails against France. After that there are emotional words – by national coach Christian Wück and from his captain. The reactions at a glance.
“It was an incredible performance,” said Wück after the 6: 5 success in penalty shooting on ZDF. He was deeply impressed by the appearance of his team. Despite the early dismissal, the team held together. “If you get such a neck strike, then keep it up – I am extremely proud,” said the national coach. One player less would have had the whole system tipped over, he emphasized: “We would not have managed it if even one would have broken away.”
Wück received great praise for goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who held two penalty and herself a converted. He certified her “a great performance”. Berger gives the team “stability”, especially in the outnumbered “personalities like Anne”.
With a view to the upcoming semi-finals on Wednesday (from 9 p.m. in the live ticker at T-Online) in Zurich against Spain, Wück commented-despite the tense personnel situation. Because of the lock of Hendrich and the foot injury of Sarai Linder, there is a threat of further personnel bottleneck. “Let’s see if we can still set up eleven players,” said Wück – and at the same time promised: “We will deliver a hot dance to the Spaniards.”
Replacement captain Janina Minge also found clear words: the success was “mentally ill”. Her team showed “incredible pride”. After the dismissal, it was clear that the penalty shootout was the goal. She said about Berger’s performance: “Anne is outstanding, we can rely on her.”
For the semi -finals, Mening was optimistic: “You saw: We are capable of great! I am quite sure that we also pack the Spaniards.”