Overview

• Germany conceded four goals in Zurich to endure their worst Women’s European Championshiposs to date.
• CaCarlotta Wamser’s red card for a goal-line handball allowed Sweden to convert a penalty and swing momentum decisively.
• Risk-taking defensive tactics were exposed as Sweden punished multiple lapses on the back line.
• Coach Christian Wück called the sending-off the turning point and urged the squad to regroup during the week-long break.
• As Group C runners-up, Germany will meet France, England or the Netherlands—whoever tops Group D—in Saturday’s quarterfinal.