Germany remain on course for a ninth women’s European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Thursday
GERMANY 2-0 AUSTRIA: Germany are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2022 after a 2-0 win against Austria. Lina Magull opened the scoring, with Alexandra Popp also on target.
Germany remain on course for a ninth women's European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Thursday.
London, July 21, 2022 (AFP) - Germany remain on course for a ninth women's European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Thursday.Austria hit the woodwork three times in London, but goals from Lina Magull and Alexandra Popp sent the Germans through to meet France or the Netherlands in the semi-finals.Germany had cruised through what appeared to be the toughest group with convincing victories over Denmark, Spain and Finland to reach the last eight in style.But they were made to sweat until Popp's bizarre 90th minute goal, when she charged down Manuela Zinsberger's clearance, gave Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's side breathing space.Austria had proven they are awkward opponents by pushing England all the way in a 1-0 defeat on the opening night of the tournament and eliminating Norway in the group stages.Irene Fuhrmann's side started strongly as Julia Hickelsberger-Fuller fired too close to Merle