Sweden make Germany pay for Carlotta Wamser's handball to win Euro 2025 group
Jule Brand had put Germany ahead early on before Stina Blackstenius levelled and the teenage full-back Smilla Holmberg gave Sweden the lead. Then came Wamser's incomprehensible save with her hands to deny Fridolina Rolfo, who converted the resulting spot-kick before Lina Hurtig delivered Sweden's fourth late on.
There may have only been top spot to play for, with both teams already qualified, but it was still a game that mattered, both from a momentum point of view and in terms of who they play next. With the winner facing the runner up in Group D, likely England, and the runner-up playing the winner of Group D, likely France, there is little difference in the quality of opposition ahead. However, finishing top has put Sweden in the kinder side of the draw, only facing Spain, the favourites, if they reach the final.
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