Germany 2–1 Denmark: Germans Rally into Quarter-Final Contention
In a tense Group C clash at Women’s Euro 2025 in Basel, Germany edged Denmark 2–1 on Tuesday, moving a step closer to the quarter-finals while sending their opponents to the brink of elimination.
🇩🇰 Denmark Strikes First
Denmark drew first blood after 26 minutes through Amalie Vangsgaard, capitalizing on a momentary lapse in Germany’s defence. A crisp forward pass led to a tight-angled strike past keeper Ann-Katrin Berger, and the Danes held that lead into half-time—a rare scenario in Germany’s tournament history.
⚖️ VAR-Influenced Turnaround
The second half was defined by VAR intervention. Sweden’s high press resulted in two crucial calls:
56th minute: A soft handball by Denmark’s Katrine Veje was overturned by VAR, awarding Germany a penalty. Sjoeke Nüsken stepped up and slotted home the equaliser confidently, burying nerves and setting the stage for a comeback .
66th minute: Germany pounced again—Lea Schüller smashed in the winner after Danish defence failed to clear a corner, punishing Denmark’s lapse .
🎟️ Record Group Stage Crowd
The atmosphere at St. Jakob‑Park was electric, with 34,165 fans turning out—the highest attendance ever for a women’s Euro group game not involving the host nation .
📊 What This Means for Group C
Germany remain unbeaten and sit on six points, virtually securing their spot in the quarter-finals if Sweden avoids defeat against Poland.
Denmark, meanwhile, need help. Their early lead counts for little if Poland can take points from Sweden—then the Danes may bow out early.
🧠 Tactical Insights
Team Analysis
Germany Despite early jitters, they showed resilience—pressing hard, exploiting VAR opportunities, and converting pressure into goals.
Denmark Started strong, but faltered under second-half pressure. Their defence cracked when it mattered most.
Coaching moves Germany’s substitutions added pace and composure. Denmark’s bench was quieter—perhaps missing that final spark.
🗣️ Voices From the Sidelines
Germany’s coach Christian Wück lauded his team’s mental toughness: “Coming from behind shows our character, and we deserved the win despite the challenges.”
Danish midfield anchor Frederikke Veje said: “We started well and then VAR shifted momentum. We have to learn and push on—qualification is still possible.”
🔜 Next Fixtures
Poland vs. Sweden (later today): A draw or Sweden win would keep Germany in, while Denmark may need a miracle.
Each side awaits their upcoming matches: Germany faces Sweden; Denmark must confront Poland—all decisive for their quarter-final hopes.
