Overview
- Germany defeated Australia 4–2 in Karlsruhe with Melissa Kössler scoring twice to give the hosts an early control of the game.
- Elisa Senß and Sjoeke Nüsken dominated the central midfield, each recording eight ball recoveries while Senß won about 75% of her duels and Nüsken about 83%.
- A series of absences among regulars forced Wück to test younger players, and debutants or less-experienced players such as Lisa Baum, Cora Zicai and Melissa Kössler delivered meaningful contributions.
- Wück singled out a tactical mistake when Germany pressed high at 2–0, a decision that allowed Sam Kerr to score and prompted calls for greater situational cleverness in defence.
- The result gives Wück confidence in the squad depth but also sets a clear task: reduce dependence on the Senß–Nüsken axis and develop flexible personnel and tactical options ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.