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Germany Women Win Third Straight Indoor Hockey European Title With 5–2 Victory in Prague

The result sealed a record 18th European crown for a dominant program.

Overview

  • Germany defeated host Czech Republic 5:2 in the final, overturning an early penalty to secure the championship in Prague.
  • Scorers for Germany were Philine Drumm, Charlotte Gerstenhöfer (two), Charlotte Hendrix and captain Fenja Poppe, with Czech goals from Natálie Hájková and Veronika Přibíková.
  • Germany reached the final by edging Spain 3:2 in a penalty shootout, with Gerstenhöfer converting as the tenth shooter.
  • Goalkeeper Julia Sonntag ended her national indoor career with the title, closing a tenure that included over 100 field caps and the 2018 indoor world crown.
  • Germany advanced from the group stage in second place after beating Ireland and Belgium, drawing with Switzerland and losing to Austria, while the men’s team finished fourth at their event in Heidelberg.