It was the happy ending that the DFB Women were hoping for after a difficult tournament that a young team with an average age of just 23.5 years old found success in thanks to team spirit and perseverance – a tournament full of drama that will stick in the memories of many for a long time. The final against Norway in Solna entered the history books of women’s football: Captain Nadine Angerer became the hero after saving two penalties, as Germany went on to win 1-0 thanks to Anja Mittag’s goal. Nevertheless, the Germany women’s national team were still winners at the end of the tournament: Even though Silvia Neid’s side were knocked out after extra time in the quarterfinals to eventual winners Japan, the world was left astonished by the huge interest in women’s football, something that Germany had triggered over recent years with great performances and a long list of successes, something they added to in 2013: The DFB Women claimed their eighth European Championship, despite taking a newly formed and rejuvenated squad to Sweden following an injury crisis. Unfortunately, the dream didn’t become reality. As many as 19 million people tuned in to watch the DFB Women’s games, the stadiums were sold out, the news outlets were providing more coverage than ever before and everyone was behind the DFB Women and crossing their fingers, hoping that they could celebrate a third straight World Cup win. Never before had the interest in the sport been as high – and the big crowd puller was the Germany team. Women’s football reached a new dimension with the 2011 World Cup. Not only have the DFB Women developed into one of the most successful teams in the world with two World Cups and eight European Championships under their belt, but they also gain a great amount of recognition and respect. Women’s football enjoys great awareness and popularity in Germany, not least because it has a great ambassador for it in the form of the women’s national team.
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