🤩 From Snerle to Schüller: three key players in Germany v Denmark
St. Jakob-Park is usually a temple of football, but today it was also a temple of VAR.
Germany prevailed, despite the controversies, over Denmark and is now close to the quarterfinals in a tightly contested match that leaves us with these three protagonists.
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Lea Schüller confirms her status
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The new goal-scoring face of the national team scored the second and decisive goal in the 66th minute.
Her headed finish after a quick recovery was a perfect example of staying cool under pressure.
Emma Snerle set off alarm bells
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The Danish defender suffered a heavy blow to the head, and the referee's decision not to stop the match before Germany's second goal is generating plenty of debate and criticism.
Sjoeke Nüsken commands and calms
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Nüsken equalized from the penalty spot (56'), after a slight foul by Veje on Dallmann. Her efficiency from eleven meters brought calm to the Germans.
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