LIVE | France–Germany: The Germans Respond to Melvine Malard’s Opener
Caen, France – France and germany are locked in a tense battle at the Michel-d’Ornano stadium, with Germany leveling the score following Melvine Malard’s opening goal for the Blues. The match, a crucial semi-final return leg of the Women’s Nations League, is being played in front of a sold-out crowd.
This contest represents a double prospect for redemption for the French team. They were eliminated by Germany in the Euro quarter-finals in july and suffered a defeat in the first leg of this Nations League semi-final on October 24th.A win tonight would see them advance to the tournament final, while a German victory would secure their place. kick-off was at 9:10 p.m.and the match is being broadcast on W9.
Team Lineups:
France: Peyraud-Magnin – De Almeida, Lakrar, Mbock (cap.), Bacha – Geyoro, Jean-François, Karchaoui – Cascarino, Baltimore, Malard. (Coach: laurent Bonadei)
germany: Johannes – Gwinn (cap.), Minge, Küver, Kett – Senss, Nüsken – Wamser, Brand, Bühl, Anyomi. (Coach: Christian Wück)
The match is being officiated by Danish referee Frida Klarlund. Commentary is being provided by Louise Pointin and Valentin Moinard, the same duo who covered recent European matches featuring Olympique de Marseille and Monaco. Anthony Hernandez is reporting live from the press box at the Michel-d’Ornano stadium.
