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- Germany Women beat Norway 2-0 to qualify for the Brazil tournament
- Marie Müller scores her first senior international goal after 17 minutes
- Carlotta Wamser doubles the lead with an excellent strike ten minutes later
- Linda Dallmann provides assists for both goals in a dominant midfield display
- Christian Wück’s side finish top of Group A4 with one game to spare
Germany’s women’s team have booked their place at next summer’s finals in Brazil. They secured a 2-0 victory over Norway in Köln on Tuesday evening. The win guarantees them first position in Group A4. It also confirms automatic qualification for the major tournament.
The home side did not need to attack constantly during the match. They created few clear chances. However, they took their opportunities with great precision. The final result was rarely in danger throughout the ninety minutes.
Coach Christian Wück knew that three points would seal qualification early. His players delivered exactly that result. They now have one group match remaining against Slovenia. That fixture will carry no pressure.
The opening goal arrived after seventeen minutes. Marie Müller found the net for the first time in her senior international career. The move began with Carlotta Wamser’s long pass to Klara Bühl on the left wing. Bühl cut the ball back into the penalty area. Linda Dallmann produced a clever backheel. Müller remained calm and finished the chance from close range.
Germany extended their lead ten minutes later. Dallmann drove forward with the ball through the middle. She slipped a pass to Wamser on the edge of the box. The defender from Bayer Leverkusen controlled the ball with one touch. She then curled an excellent shot past goalkeeper Cecilie Fiskerstrand.
Norway enjoyed periods of possession during the clash. They actually took more shots than Germany. The visitors registered nine attempts compared to Germany’s eight. They also had more touches inside the opposition box. Despite this, Germany’s chances carried better quality. The hosts produced 1.25 expected goals. Norway managed only 0.57.
The statistics showed Germany’s control of the match. They held fifty-five percent possession. They completed over five hundred passes with eighty-seven percent accuracy. They also won the physical battle. Germany won fifty-three duels while Norway won thirty-nine.
Much of the attacking threat came through Dallmann. She set up both goals. She constantly found space between Norway’s midfield and defence. Several experienced players were missing from the squad. Dallmann’s performance shows the strength in depth developing under Wück.
The goalscorers carried special importance for the squad. Neither Müller nor Wamser are established international stars. Both seized their opportunity on an important night. Germany are currently building toward a new generation. Contributions from emerging players will prove vital for future success.
The result completed a dominant qualifying double over Norway. Germany won 4-0 in the away fixture earlier in the campaign. They outscored Norway 6-0 across the two meetings. This leaves no doubt about their right to finish at the top of the group.
The players celebrated together at full-time. They have overcome injuries and recent squad changes. They have met the challenges of a new cycle. They can now prepare for football’s biggest stage without any worry.