Press comments on the World Cup exit “Now the DFB is in ruins – and without an idea”
Marina Hegerin was also unable to prevent the DFB women from dropping out of the World Cup
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The German soccer players failed for the first time in the preliminary round of a soccer World Cup. In the decisive last group game against South Korea, the team around national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg did not get more than 1:1 and missed the round of 16. That’s what the press writes about it.
“Goodbye. Germany was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup and caused the biggest shock of the tournament so far,” writes the British “Sun” after the DFB-Elf were eliminated in the preliminary round after the 1-1 draw against South Korea at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The poor performance and disappointing performance in Brisbane received international attention. Writes of a disgrace in Brisbane “Blick” from Switzerland, the Austrian “Crown Newspaper” calls the departure “a historic event”.
“The Team” from France says: “South Korea is becoming the problem child of German football. Their male colleagues knocked out Manuel Neuer and his teammates at the 2018 World Cup, while the South Koreans did the same on Thursday and intercepted Alexandra Popp and her teammates on the third day of Group H. ” The Spanish “Brand” is even “without words” about what happened Down Under.
Press comments on the soccer World Cup from the DFB women
But the end of the World Cup also made headlines and comments in the German media: How could that happen? And how should it continue now? The press review:
“Cologne City Gazette”: “The fact that a lack of resilience and courage has brought German football to an early tournament end again raises doubts about football training in Germany and at the same time is likely to fuel a social debate about responsibility and resilience, which also takes place outside of football in Germany long ago. The historic end in Australia also means a setback for the development of women’s football as a professional sport in this country. German football now needs an in-depth analysis, regardless of whether it’s about women or men.”
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“Stuttgarter Zeitung”: “The DFB women are considered fresh and fresh and are presented accordingly in front of an audience of millions on television. On the one hand, that feels good. On the other hand, a likeable demeanor is no longer of interest if you don’t succeed. Basically, the national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg will notice that that their protégés are technically and tactically well trained, but they do not appear resistant to stress when there is greater resistance. There is a lack of individuality, creativity and assertiveness. And as with the (dispassionate) men, it becomes a problem if an elf says so , to be able to play different systems, but it still seems haphazard in crucial phases.”
“Leipziger Volkszeitung”: “But the worst thing about the renewed embarrassment is that the tender little plant of hope for a clear rapprochement between women’s and men’s football is already threatening to die again. After the great European Championship last year, when our authentic girls inspired a whole nation and took the runner-up title, there was a real hype. But what happens now? It is important that there is an analysis and reappraisal that is more detailed and credible than with Hansi Flick & Co., who felt like they just carried on as before after Qatar. Finally, fundamental things have to be clarified and uncomfortable questions answered – including those about the national coach.”
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“Nuremberg News”: “Germany came into this World Cup as runners-up in Europe, as a team with its own strengths and its own weaknesses and problems. During the preparations, the conflict between the national coach and FC Bayern caused unrest, important players like Lena Oberdorf and Marina Hegering recovered in Australia, but ultimately did not fit in time. Together with a strange satisfaction after the 6-0 win over Morocco, openly admitted mistakes in coaching and an obvious overconfidence, this led to Germany failing as European runners-up far too early can happen. At the low point, however, a comparison is very important: Unlike the men, the women and their internally not so undisputed trainer actually have to work through this disappointment consistently.”
“New Press” (Coburg): “The DFB women lined up to storm their third world championship star. The ailing association even hoped for a brilliant summer from the performances after a total of three tournament disappointments in the senior national team and the drop out of the U21s a few weeks ago at the European Championships, but now the DFB is in ruins – and without an idea.”
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“The New Day” (Weiden): “At the latest after the first group game against Morocco, the tactics of the German women were clear. Ball on the outside, flank Bühl, Brandt or Huth – header Popp. Not enough came from midfield. There was a lack of creativity – the magic of the European Championship was gone and also the surprise effect of an Alexandra Popp. The opponents adjusted to ‘Poppi’, who did her thing well. Threw herself into balls, shot at goal and worked backwards. Not enough came from the rest of the team. The midfield was pale, Lina Magull lacked wit. There was no plan B and the team seemed insecure. The elimination is bitter, but viewed over the year it’s not a big surprise. Maybe we were too blinded by the hype of the past year.”
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