Germany coach Christian Wück made tactical changes, replacing Lea Schüller with Giovanna Hoffmann and starting three center-backs against France. An early red card for Kathrin Hendrich placed Germany at a disadvantage, but the team remarkably adapted defensively. They executed a compact defense, effectively limiting France’s offensive opportunities, with keeper Ann-Katrin Berger making critical saves. However, Germany's reliance on their wingers, Klara Bühl and Jule Brand, over 120 minutes raised concerns about the sustainability of their defensive tactics moving forward.
Germany lost a player early for the second straight game, but their commitment to defense allowed them to close down France effectively. Despite being a woman down, they focused on compactness and zeal in defense. Ann-Katrin Berger's crucial saves underlined their determination, resulting in minimal threats from France aside from the early penalty.
Klara Bühl and Jule Brand demonstrated incredible shifts in defense over 120 minutes, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of Germany's tactical approach under pressure. While their reliance on wingers is commendable, their defensive endurance raises questions about long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
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