LONDON (Reuters) – Germany’s bid to win a report ninth European Championship bought off to an emphatic begin as they beat Denmark 4-0 of their Group B opener on Friday.
An early strike from Lina Magull and second-half objectives from Lea Schuller, Lena Lattwein and Alexandra Popp on the Brentford Community Stadium ensured Germany saved their report intact of by no means shedding a gap match within the Euros.
Germany rattled the woodwork thrice within the opening quarter-hour however lastly made the breakthrough within the twenty first when Magull charged down defender Stine Pedersen and gained the ball to undergo on objective and rifle it previous goalkeeper Lene Christiansen.
Christiansen did nicely to deny Magull early within the second half when she tipped broad a long-range effort from the midfielder. However, from the ensuing nook Schuller rose highest to meet Magull’s cross and head in Germany’s second.
Denmark hardly threatened and conceded a third within the 78th minute when substitute Lattwein fired in a knockdown from midfielder Lena Oberdorf.
Another substitute Popp, who missed the 2017 event by harm, put a gloss on the scoreline late on along with her 54th objective for her nation, whereas Denmark had Kathrine Moller Kuhl despatched off proper on the finish for a second reserving.
Germany high the group on three factors with Spain who beat Finland 4-1 earlier. Denmark subsequent tackle Finland on Tuesday, whereas Germany play Spain later that day.
(Reporting by Christian Radnedge; Editing by Toby Davis)
