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Down to 10 players for over 100 minutes, Germany produced their best Euro 2025 performance
Twenty minutes in, Germany didn't stand a chance against France in the European Championship quarter-final. Everything had gone wrong. Defender Kathrin Hendrich had been dismissed for an inane hair-pull, and the subsequent penalty had been converted. Germany were a goal down. They were a player down. Their game plan had been based around manager Christian Wuck's surprise switch to a 4-3-3 system, which eschewed a proper No. 10 and moved centre-back Janina Minge into midfield. That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence. When their third-choice right-back, Sarai Linder, limped off, they were down to their fourth choice, Sophia Kleinherne, with regular starter Giulia Gwinn already injured and back-up Carlotta Wamser suspended from a previous match. A typical centre-back, Kleinherne was up against France winger Delphine Cascarino, the most electric winger in this competition. 'Our entire plan had to be remodelled,' Wuck said after the match. But Germany thrived. In the group stage, they'd looked too open and unable to screen their back four properly. The full-backs had flown forward recklessly, the defence exposed by quick switches of play. But on Saturday, they had no other option than to knuckle down, remain compact, sit deep and play on the break. In serious adversity, they were magnificent. 'Germany deserved the qualification,' conceded France manager Laurent Bonadei. It felt like Germany had the right type of player in every position. In midfield, Sjoeke Nusken and Elisa Senss played all-action, combative roles. Nusken still pushed forward into attack, and Senss scrapped in front of the back four. Down the right, Jule Brand showed energy and tenacity and attempted to play positive forward passes. Down the left, Klara Buhl offered 20-year-old Franziska Kett, a converted attacker and playing her first game of the tournament at left-back, tremendous protection. Kett also deserves credit for a fearsome, battling performance in her own right. The centre-backs were excellent in the air. Most impressive was Giovanna Hoffmann, a surprise starter instead of regular centre-forward Lea Schuller. She brilliantly played the unenviable role of lone striker in a side down to 10 players. She ran, fought in the air, flicked the ball on and held it up. More than anything, she constantly won free kicks from the France defenders, enabling her side to relieve the pressure, have a breather and get themselves up the pitch. Indeed, France's indiscipline was such that Germany had the best chance to win in normal time from the penalty spot. Brand was going nowhere, other than running in a manner that might vaguely buy a trip from France defender Selma Bacha. The France left-back didn't read the situation. Had Nusken hammered the penalty into the net rather than straight at goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, few would have said it was undeserved. The most surprising thing about Germany's display was their lack of substitutions. Aside from their injury-enforced first-half switch, Wuck kept faith with the players who had started the game until the eighth minute of extra time, despite France repeatedly injecting extra speed from the bench. 'The team was performing very well,' Wuck said, when asked about the lack of changes. 'Every player was giving an immense performance, and there's absolutely no reason (to make substitutions) if the players don't ask to be substituted. Therefore, in extra time, if we needed to react to things, then we could. But in terms of technical or tactical reasons, there was no need for substitutions.' For their part, France produced a pitiful display of football, which deserved nothing less than elimination. They played over 100 minutes of football with an extra player, only scored from an early penalty and created little afterwards. This is a limited side overly reliant upon speed in wide positions. When denied space to break into, France offered no combination play or individual invention in central positions. They were hugely flattered by their 5-2 win here in Basel a week ago against the Netherlands, who deservedly led 2-1 at half-time, and were forced to keep on attacking because they needed to win by a three-goal margin. That meant France could counter-attack. In that respect, they are an exceptional side. In other ways, they are lacking. 'The German team was heroic,' Bonadei said after the game. 'They really hurt us in the duels. … They defended very well in their half; they didn't leave any space. It was really hard to find solutions between the lines. We tried to use the wings, but our passing was not good enough.' The Euro 2025 quarter-finals had late drama, with Italy squeezing past Norway, a comeback out of nowhere from England, and a farcical penalty shootout win over Sweden. They had a commendable display from hosts Switzerland, bowing out of the tournament with dignity after eventually succumbing to Spain, and now add one of the most impressive displays you will see from a side reduced to 10 players — never mind the fact that the red card came after 13 minutes and that there was extra time, too. Germany will go into their semi-final against Spain on Wednesday in Zurich as the underdogs. They have a day less of rest, they have Hendrich and Nusken suspended, they will be suffering from enormous fatigue, and they're simply not as good as world champions Spain. But this win will have given them tremendous belief and probably a neat template for how to play against a possession-focused Spain side. Who knows how effective they could be, playing with this mentality and an 11th player. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Germany, Women's Soccer, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Down to 10 players for over 100 minutes, Germany produced their best Euro 2025 performance
Twenty minutes in, Germany didn't stand a chance against France in the European Championship quarter-final. Everything had gone wrong. Defender Kathrin Hendrich had been dismissed for an inane hair-pull, and the subsequent penalty had been converted. Germany were a goal down. They were a player down. Their game plan had been based around manager Christian Wuck's surprise switch to a 4-3-3 system, which eschewed a proper No. 10 and moved centre-back Janina Minge into midfield. That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence. Advertisement When their third-choice right-back, Sarai Linder, limped off, they were down to their fourth choice, Sophia Kleinherne, with regular starter Giulia Gwinn already injured and back-up Carlotta Wamser suspended from a previous match. A typical centre-back, Kleinherne was up against France winger Delphine Cascarino, the most electric winger in this competition. 'Our entire plan had to be remodelled,' Wuck said after the match. But Germany thrived. In the group stage, they'd looked too open and unable to screen their back four properly. The full-backs had flown forward recklessly, the defence exposed by quick switches of play. But on Saturday, they had no other option than to knuckle down, remain compact, sit deep and play on the break. In serious adversity, they were magnificent. 'Germany deserved the qualification,' conceded France manager Laurent Bonadei. It felt like Germany had the right type of player in every position. In midfield, Sjoeke Nusken and Elisa Senss played all-action, combative roles. Nusken still pushed forward into attack, and Senss scrapped in front of the back four. Down the right, Jule Brand showed energy and tenacity and attempted to play positive forward passes. Down the left, Klara Buhl offered 20-year-old Franziska Kett, a converted attacker and playing her first game of the tournament at left-back, tremendous protection. Kett also deserves credit for a fearsome, battling performance in her own right. The centre-backs were excellent in the air. Most impressive was Giovanna Hoffmann, a surprise starter instead of regular centre-forward Lea Schuller. She brilliantly played the unenviable role of lone striker in a side down to 10 players. She ran, fought in the air, flicked the ball on and held it up. More than anything, she constantly won free kicks from the France defenders, enabling her side to relieve the pressure, have a breather and get themselves up the pitch. Indeed, France's indiscipline was such that Germany had the best chance to win in normal time from the penalty spot. Brand was going nowhere, other than running in a manner that might vaguely buy a trip from France defender Selma Bacha. The France left-back didn't read the situation. Had Nusken hammered the penalty into the net rather than straight at goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, few would have said it was undeserved. Advertisement The most surprising thing about Germany's display was their lack of substitutions. Aside from their injury-enforced first-half switch, Wuck kept faith with the players who had started the game until the eighth minute of extra time, despite France repeatedly injecting extra speed from the bench. 'The team was performing very well,' Wuck said, when asked about the lack of changes. 'Every player was giving an immense performance, and there's absolutely no reason (to make substitutions) if the players don't ask to be substituted. Therefore, in extra time, if we needed to react to things, then we could. But in terms of technical or tactical reasons, there was no need for substitutions.' For their part, France produced a pitiful display of football, which deserved nothing less than elimination. They played over 100 minutes of football with an extra player, only scored from an early penalty and created little afterwards. This is a limited side overly reliant upon speed in wide positions. When denied space to break into, France offered no combination play or individual invention in central positions. They were hugely flattered by their 5-2 win here in Basel a week ago against the Netherlands, who deservedly led 2-1 at half-time, and were forced to keep on attacking because they needed to win by a three-goal margin. That meant France could counter-attack. In that respect, they are an exceptional side. In other ways, they are lacking. 'The German team was heroic,' Bonadei said after the game. 'They really hurt us in the duels. … They defended very well in their half; they didn't leave any space. It was really hard to find solutions between the lines. We tried to use the wings, but our passing was not good enough.' The Euro 2025 quarter-finals had late drama, with Italy squeezing past Norway, a comeback out of nowhere from England, and a farcical penalty shootout win over Sweden. They had a commendable display from hosts Switzerland, bowing out of the tournament with dignity after eventually succumbing to Spain, and now add one of the most impressive displays you will see from a side reduced to 10 players — never mind the fact that the red card came after 13 minutes and that there was extra time, too. Advertisement Germany will go into their semi-final against Spain on Wednesday in Zurich as the underdogs. They have a day less of rest, they have Hendrich and Nusken suspended, they will be suffering from enormous fatigue, and they're simply not as good as world champions Spain. But this win will have given them tremendous belief and probably a neat template for how to play against a possession-focused Spain side. Who knows how effective they could be, playing with this mentality and an 11th player.
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
France v Germany live: Rivals meet in Women's Euro 2025 blockbuster as Spain await in semi-finals
France face Germany in the last quarter-final of Euro 2025 looking to set up a semi-final with world champions Spain. France come into the match as favourites but Germany have history on their side. The record eight-time European champions have never lost to France at a major tournament, in five attempts, and defeated Les Bleues in the Euro 2022 semi-finals three years ago. But France have won their last 11 games in a row and were impressive in the group stages with victories over England, the Netherlands and Wales. They also beat Germany in last year's Nations League semi-finals. France have a real opportunity to win a major tournament for the first time and defeating Germany, who looked shaky during the group stage and lost 4-1 to Sweden to finish runners-up, will be a major test of their credentials. What is the team news? France captain Griedge Mbock is set to return, although young centre-backs Alice Sombath and Thiniba Samoura have impressed for France. Wingers Delphine Cascarino and Sandy Baltimore have been dangerous all tournament either side of striker Marie-Antoinette Katato. Germany require a defensive reshuffle after right back Carlotta Wamser was sent off for handball in the defeat to Sweden, with regular starter and captain Giulia Gwinn sidelined for the tournament with a knee injury. Possible France XI: Peyraud-Magnin; De Almeida, Sombath, Mbock, Bacha; Geyoro, Jean-Francois, Karchaoui; Cascarino, Katoto, Baltimore Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 18:03 When is France v Germany? The Euro 2025 quarter-final will be played at 8pm BST (UK time) on Saturday 19 July at St Jakob Park, Basel. How can I watch it? It will be shown on ITV 1 and online on ITV X. Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 18:01 Good evening France face Germany in the last quarter-final of Euro 2025 looking to set up a semi-final with world champions Spain. France come into the match as favourites but Germany have history on their side. The record eight-time European champions have never lost to France at a major tournament, in five attempts, and defeated Les Bleues in the Euro 2022 semi-finals three years ago. But France have won their last 11 games in a row and were impressive in the group stages with victories over England, the Netherlands and Wales. They also beat Germany in last year's Nations League semi-finals. France have a real opportunity to win a major tournament for the first time and defeating a Germany side, who looked shaky during the group stage and lost 4-1 to Sweden to finish runners-up, will be a major test of their credentials. Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 18:00
CNET
3 days ago
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- CNET
How to Watch France vs. Germany From Anywhere for Free: Stream UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Soccer
In-form France take on eight-time champions Germany in a mouthwatering Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal clash at St. Jakob-Park Stadium on Saturday. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The French have never won a major tournament, but may sense this could be their year after they navigated the tournament's group of death with three impressive wins over Wales, the Netherlands and defending champs England. The Germans are meanwhile looking to bounce back from a confidence-knocking 4-1 defeat to Sweden in their final group stage match. They come into this match as the outsiders despite their pedigree in this tournament. France takes on Germany on Saturday, July 19, at St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. local time in Switzerland, which makes it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For soccer fans in the UK, it's an 8 p.m. BST kickoff, while it's a 5 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Sunday morning. Delphine Cascarino scored a brace for France in their 5-2 win over the Netherlands last time out. Fran Santiago - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Livestream France vs. Germany in the US Soccer fans in the US can watch today's game on Fox. If you don't have Fox in your cable lineup, you can stream via Sling TV and Fubo. Sling/CNET Sling TV Watch Euro 2025 soccer on Fox Sling TV's Blue plan includes Fox and FS1, making it a great option for those wanting to watch international soccer action. Sling Blue normally costs $46 per month, but right now you can get your first month for just $23. See at Sling How to watch the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the international soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at Livestream France vs. Germany for free in the UK The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for Euro 2025. This match is set to be shown live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:10 p.m. That also means you'll be able to stream the action online via ITVX. ITV ITV Carries Women's Euros 2025 matches in the UK If you're in the UK, you can watch this match on ITV1 and the network's streaming service ITVX, which is free to use if you create an account. For more info on how to watch ITVX from anywhere with a VPN, keep reading. See at ITV Livestream France vs. Germany in Canada Live coverage of this summer's tournament will be available to watch in Canada via TSN, which means you'll also be able to stream all the action via the network's online platform, TSN Plus. Livestream France vs. Germany in Australia Football fans down under can watch the Euros on streaming service Optus Sport. Optus Optus Sport Watch international soccer in Australia from AU$7 a month With exclusive live broadcast rights to a number of top flight European leagues as well as international fixtures, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans. If you're already an Optus network customer you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price of AU$10 a month. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. See at Optus Sport Quick tips for streaming UEFA Women's Euro 2025 soccer using a VPN
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The lowdown on UEFA Women's EURO 2025: Day 16
The EURO 2025 semi-finals will be officially set on Saturday. Here's what to expect from day 16 of the tournament. Before we get into today's action, what happened yesterday? ⏮️ Spain went head-to-head with hosts Switzerland and it wasn't all plain sailing for the reigning world champions despite their eventual 2-0 victory in Bern. Mariona Caldentey spurned an early first-half penalty before two goals in the space of five minutes saw Montse Tomé's book their place in the semi finals. 📸 Charlotte Wilson - 2025 Getty Images Who is playing today? 👀 La Roja will discover who they will face in the tournament's last four as Germany do battle with fellow heavyweights France in a rematch of their 2022 to watch 🔎 Briefly, France looked set to lose their status as Group D leaders in their previous outing against the Netherlands after trailing 2-1 at the interval. But Delphine Cascarino spared any embarrassment with a second-half showcase by setting up Marie-Antoinette Katoto before scoring two goals in her own right. If the San Diego Wave forward can bring her A-game again, Les Bleues' hopes of a rare third major tournament semi-final appearance should become a formality. Key storyline 🔑 Germany swaggered their way to the final at EURO 2022 but things haven't really clicked into gear for the tournament's record champions this time around. Not only did Christian Wück's side finish as Group C runners-up but suffered a hefty 4-1 reversal to Sweden, who leapfrogged them with the rout in Zürich. Admittedly their problems have been compounded by the loss of Giulia Gwinn to a knee injury in their opening win over Poland, which has disrupted their setup. But the Frauenteam's hopes of a tenth EUROs showpiece appearance still look ominous as they come up against one of the tournament's form sides. 📸 MIGUEL MEDINA - AFP or licensors Must-watch video 🎥 Switzerland's homeland adventure may have ended but they went out with a bang. A record-breaking 25,000 fans marched to their quarter-final clash with Spain. Fun facts 📊 France have only ever reached two major tournament semi-finals Germany's defeat to Sweden was their heaviest as a tournament since 1991 Our prediction 🔮 France 2-1 Germany 📸 Alexander Hassenstein - 2025 Getty Images
