Extremely solid and realistic, the Germans beat Spain (2-0) on Tuesday, ensuring qualification for the quarter-finals. However dominated, the Germans won thanks to an early goal from Bühl, from the third minute, and another achievement before half-time from Popp. The Germans secure first place in Group B, which saves them from facing the formidable England before the final.
The organizing country, which crushed Norway (8-0) on Monday and will be first in Group A, will be opposed in the quarter to Spain or Denmark, who face each other on the last day, a draw sufficient for the Iberians to qualify. Germany will play Austria or Norway if the Scandinavians win the last game.
Earlier in the afternoon, Denmark, long held in check by Finland, won 1-0 on Tuesday in Milton Keynes (north of London), during the second day of the Women’s Euro, a result that revives the finalists of the last edition.
Corrected by Germany (4-0) for their entry into the running, the Danes scored their first three points in Group B thanks to a late header from their captain, Pernille Harder (72nd). Already beaten at the opening by Spain (4-1), the Finns are eliminated from the Euro.