Latest news with #LeaSchüller
Forbes
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Sweden Inflict Germany's Heaviest Tournament Defeat In 34 Years At UEFA Women's Euro
Zurich, Switzerland - July 12: Fridolina Rolfoe of Sweden celebrates after scoring her team's third ... More goal with teammates during the UEFA Womens EURO 2025 Group C match between Sweden and Germany at Stadion Letzigrund on July 12, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) Sweden laid down a significant marker in their quest to win a first major title in four decades by defeating eight-time European champions Germany at the UEFA Women's Euro. It was the Scandianavians first-ever victory over Germany at the tournament, a team they had only previously defeated three times in fifteen previous competitive matches. It also extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to fifteen games, they last lost on this exact day a year ago. Both Sweden and Germany went into the game having already qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Women's Euro with a game to spare. The match between the two heavyweights of the women's game would decide who would win Group C and possibly avoid France in the quarter-finals. Sweden were the only team at the tournament who had not yet conceded a goal but that record lasted only seven minutes into their third match. Two of Germany's stars of the competition, forward Lea Schüller and Jule Brand combined with Brand steering the ball cleverly past Jennifer Falk in the Swedish goal. Germany looked set to once more overcome Sweden when it mattered, having defeated them in a World Cup final in 2001 and an Olympic Final in 2016. However, some naive defending allowed Sweden a way back into the match. Pushing up, Germany were exposed by a clever return pass from captain Kosovare Asllani. Striker Stina Blackstenius had time to run through unopposed and slot home an equaliser. Thereafter Sweden surged at the Germans with pace and skill. They took the lead soon after when full back Smilla Holmberg deflected an attempted clearance over German full-back Ann-Katrin Berger. Ten minutes later, the game was effectively decided ten minutes later when Carlotta Wamser, deputising for injured captain Giulia Gwinn, handled a goalbound shot and was sent off the field. Fridolina Rolfö converted the resulting penalty kick. Ten minutes from the end, substitute Lina Hurtig, casually slotted home a fourth goal, left unmarked in the six-yard box after Germany's ten players had been pulled apart. It was the first time Germany had conceded four goals in any game for a decade since losing 4-2 to Sweden at the 2015 Algarve Cup. It was also Germany's biggest defeat at a major tournament in 34 years since losing 4-0 to the same opponents in the Third Place Play-Off at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup. It is the first time ever that the team, the record eight-time winners of the UEFA Women's Euro, have conceded four goals at the European Championship. Sweden had earlier won against Denmark (1-0) and Poland (4-0). They last suffered defeat on July 12, 2024 against France in the UEFA Nations League. The French could be the Swedes next opponents if they lose their final group match against the Netherlands tomorrow. More likely, Sweden will face defending European champions England in next week's quarter-final. England were the team Sweden defeated over two legs in the first-ever women's European Championship in 1984. It remains the only major international tournament won by Sweden. Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle. Never more so than in the Tokyo Women's Olympic Football Tournament when then thrashed the United States in the group stage only to lose the Gold Medal match on penalties to Canada. Sweden were eliminated by England in the semi-final of the previous UEFA Women's Euro, losing 4-0 in Sheffield. They also reached the semi-final of the last two FIFA Women's World Cups. Tonight's result however against a team that have frequently ended their tournament hopes, will give them renewed confidence that Sweden, the perennial bridesmaids of women's international tournaments, will at last be the brides of this UEFA Women's Euro.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Germany through to Euro 2025 quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1
BASEL: Lea Schüller scored again as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 on Tuesday, which secured a place in the knockout stage of the Women's European Championship. Sweden's subsequent 3-0 win over Poland means Sweden and Germany are assured of the top two places after their winning starts to Group C, leaving Poland and Denmark with no chance of making the quarterfinals. Germany, the eight-time winner, needed to come from behind after Amalie Vangsgaard scored against the run of play for Denmark in the 26th. VAR calls had gone against the favorites until referee Catarina Ferreira Campos awarded a penalty for Katrine Veje's 53rd-minute foul on Linda Dallmann. Sjoeke Nüsken stayed cool to equalize from the spot, and Jule Brandt set up Schüller to sweep in the winner in the 66th. Brandt had scored and set up Schüller for the other goal in Germany's opening 2-0 win over Poland. Schüller had endured a difficult game until she scored. "I don't know what's up with Lea," said Germany coach Christian Wück, who said he and his coaching staff were thinking of substituting the forward. "It's like she knows she's about to come off so she scores a goal," Wuck said. "But exactly what sets apart a goalscorer, that you don't notice her much. I heard she actually didn't have any ball-contact in the penalty box and the first half, but then she's there and scores that goal, which wasn't easy either."
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Germany through to Euro 2025 quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1
BASEL, Switzerland — Lea Schüller scored again as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 on Tuesday, which secured a place in the knockout stage of the Women's European Championship. Germany through to Euro 2025 quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1 Sweden's subsequent 3-0 win over Poland means Sweden and Germany are assured of the top two places after their winning starts to Group C, leaving Poland and Denmark with no chance of making the quarterfinals. Germany, the eight-time winner, needed to come from behind after Amalie Vangsgaard scored against the run of play for Denmark in the 26th. VAR calls had gone against the favorites until referee Catarina Ferreira Campos awarded a penalty for Katrine Veje's 53rd-minute foul on Linda Dallmann. Sjoeke Nüsken stayed cool to equalize from the spot, and Jule Brandt set up Schüller to sweep in the winner in the 66th. Brandt had scored and set up Schüller for the other goal in Germany's opening 2-0 win over Poland. Schüller had endured a difficult game until she scored. 'I don't know what's up with Lea," said Germany coach Christian Wück, who said he and his coaching staff were thinking of substituting the forward. 'It's like she knows she's about to come off so she scores a goal,' Wuck said. "But exactly what sets apart a goalscorer, that you don't notice her much. I heard she actually didn't have any ball-contact in the penalty box and the first half, but then she's there and scores that goal, which wasn't easy either.' There was a brief hold-up later while the referee received treatment for an apparent right leg injury, shortly after Denmark's Emma Snerle had to go off after being hit in the face by a powerful shot. The win moved Germany to six points from two games in Group C, behind Sweden on goal difference. They meet in Zurich on Saturday to determine the group winner, which would likely not need to face tournament favorite Spain until the final. Germany's forwards attacked from the off but ultimately failed to trouble Denmark goalkeeper Maja Bay Østergaard as mistakes and a lack of precision undermined their efforts. Then the VAR calls added to their frustrations. Klara Bühl thought she'd broken the deadlock but the goal was chalked off after a VAR review found Nüsken had blocked Østergaard's view from an offside position. Vangsgaard then scored with a low shot inside the right post after Germany's defenders failed to deal with Janni Thomsen's run. Germany was awarded a penalty after Bühl's cross struck Frederikke Thøgersen's arm, but a VAR check found the Roma midfielder was just outside the penalty area. The free kick came to nothing. The next VAR call went Germany's way. 'We shouldn't let things like that distract us,' Schüller said of the frequent interruptions. 'How does it help us? The decision was made and I think we're strong enough as a team to get ourselves out of this.' Wück made only one change to the team that started the win over Poland, with Bayer Leverkusen's Carlotta Wamser at right back in place of injured captain Giulia Gwinn. Gwinn was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a knee injury from the opening game. The players wore wristbands with her initials and No. 7 against Denmark. Germany is looking for its first major title since winning its eighth European Championship in 2013. It went close at the last edition, losing to host England 2-1 after extra time in the 2022 final. soccer: /hub/soccer This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
08-07-2025
- Sport
Germany eying Euro 2025 quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1
BASEL, Switzerland -- Lea Schüller scored again as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 on Tuesday to be virtually certain of reaching the knockout stage of the Women's European Championship. Germany, the eight-time winner, needed to come from behind after Amalie Vangsgaard scored against the run of play for Denmark in the 26th. VAR calls had gone against the favorites until referee Catarina Ferreira Campos awarded a penalty for Katrine Veje's 53rd-minute foul on Linda Dallmann. Sjoeke Nüsken stayed cool to equalize from the spot, and Jule Brandt set up Schüller to sweep in the winner in the 66th. Brandt had scored and set up Schüller for the other goal in Germany's opening 2-0 win over Poland. Schüller had endured a difficult game until she scored. 'I don't know what's up with Lea," said Germany coach Christian Wück, who wanted to take off the forward. "It's like she knows she's about to come off so she scores a goal.' There was a brief hold-up later while the referee received treatment for an apparent right leg injury, shortly after Denmark's Emma Snerle had to go off after being hit in the face by a powerful shot. The win moved Germany to six points from two games in Group C, enough to reach the quarterfinals if Poland doesn't beat Sweden in the late game. Sweden was on three points after beating Denmark 1-0 in their opening game, while Poland was looking for its first points of the tournament. Germany's forwards attacked from the off but ultimately failed to trouble Denmark goalkeeper Maja Bay Østergaard as mistakes and a lack of precision undermined their efforts. Then the VAR calls added to their frustrations. Klara Bühl thought she'd broken the deadlock but the goal was chalked off after a VAR review found Nüsken had blocked Østergaard's view from an offside position. Vangsgaard then scored with a low shot inside the right post after Germany's defenders failed to deal with Janni Thomsen's run. Germany was awarded a penalty after Bühl's cross struck Frederikke Thøgersen's arm, but a VAR check found the Roma midfielder was just outside the penalty area. The free kick came to nothing. The next VAR call went Germany's way. Wück made only one change to the team that started in the 2-0 win over Poland, with Bayer Leverkusen's Carlotta Wamser at right back in place of injured captain Giulia Gwinn. Gwinn was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a knee injury from the opening game. Germany is looking for its first major title since winning its eighth European Championship in 2013. It went close at the last edition, losing to host England 2-1 after extra time in the 2022 final.
DW
08-07-2025
- Sport
- DW
Euro 2025: Schüller strikes again as Germany beat Denmark – DW – 07/08/2025
Lea Schüller scored the winner as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to all-but qualify for the knockouts. The Bayern Munich striker hasn't always had it easy for Germany but may be peaking at the right time. For the second game in a row, Lea Schüller was substituted with 20 minutes remaining. This was not a reflection of poor performance. It was, instead, Germany coach Christian Wück's way to protect his striker, who had done her job once again. Schüller scored the second, just as she had against Poland in Germany's opener, to complete a comeback against Denmark. Until fairly recently, it has been the Bayern Munich star who was the one coming on. But the retirement of Alexandra Popp last year has made Schüller Germany's undisputed starting striker. "To be honest, it's more of a media thing," Schüller told the website before the tournament. "I didn't feel that way before, when Poppi was still there, that she was the focus of attention and I had to take a back seat. Our team always knew that Poppi was one of our most important players. I still felt like I was important too; that hasn't changed. I'm one of the older players now. In addition, I'm now expected and want to be a leader. That's the difference." Though the 27-year-old is now one of her country's most experienced players, Schüller isn't the most obvious leadership figure on the pitch, even with captain Giulia Gwinn ruled out for the tournament. On Tuesday, she was close to anonymous until she suddenly found space to the left of the penalty spot in the 66th minute after some dreadful Danish defending to sidefoot home her goal and send Denmark to the brink of elimination. Sjoeke Nüsken had scored a penalty 10 minutes earlier to equalize after Denmark led at halftime. Schüller found the same sort of space to score with her head against Poland on Friday. Though she is quick, good in the air and a natural finisher, it's that movement in the box that perhaps contributes most to a record of 53 goals in 75 German games, a ratio comparable to the very best. It was this tournament that turned Schüller's attentions to football as a child, as she told DW ahead of the 2019 World Cup. "I took a holiday in France in 2004 and watched the European Championship. After that, I desperately wanted to play football so I joined a club," she said. From that local club, she joined SGS Essen before moving to Bayern in 2020, making her Germany debut in 2017 along the way. She has won four Bundesliga titles with Bayern but international success has so far proved elusive. Schüller caught COVID midway through the 2022 Euros, when Germany lost to hosts England in the final. She was a surprise starter in that match after Popp picked up a last-minute injury and struggled to make an impact. "I'd avoided it [COVID] for two and a half years, and then at the Euros of all times. That was really galling," she told Bayern's website later that year. Schüller also suffers from endometriosis, a long-term, painful condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places. 'It is an illness that sucks," she told Vogue in 2023, when she became the first German footballer to feature on the cover. "You don't think about training and especially not playing games," she added about when the illness strikes. Despite that, and a hectic schedule with Bayern and Germany, Schüller is considering her post-football career. Though she will be relatively well paid as one of the world's top female footballers, both in terms of wages and sponsorship deals, women's salaries in football lag way behind their male counterparts. "Of course I can put some money aside, but it won't be enough for a whole life after football," she told Sky in 2022. As a backup plan, Schüller is studying industrial engineering on a distance learning course but added she is "afraid of not starting until I'm 35. That will be more difficult than at 24." If she can carry on her goalscoring form against Sweden, in Germany's final group game on Saturday, and beyond, those endorsement contracts may just get a little bump.
