Overview

• Germany took an early lead through Jule Brand’s seventh-minute strike but fell behind after Carlotta Wamser was sent off for a goal-line handball in the 31st minute
• Fridolina Rolfo converted the resulting penalty and Sweden added two more goals after the red card to secure first place in Group C
• Wueck described the dismissal as the decisive turning point that left Germany outnumbered and unable to recover against a strong Swedish side
• Despite the heavy loss, Germany advanced as Group C runners-up and will meet either France, England or the Netherlands in the last eight
• Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger joined Wueck in urging the squad to move past the setback and rebuild belief ahead of the knockout stage