England vs Germany: Lionesses friendly - LIVE!
England had a tough night at Wembley as Germany claimed a well-earned 4-3 win in a match filled with mistakes. This friendly matchup marked the first time the two teams faced each other since the Euro 2022 final, but the game had a completely different feel. It was the first time since 1997 that England had allowed four goals in a home match.
Germany took a commanding lead by scoring three goals in the first 30 minutes, capitalizing on England's lackluster defense. Giulia Gwinn opened the scoring with a penalty, which was set up by a bad pass from Leah Williamson that resulted in Millie Bright conceding the foul. Gwinn quickly added a second goal shortly after.
The fans at Wembley were left in disbelief when Klara Buhl scored with a well-placed shot that went past goalkeeper Hannah Hampton at the near post, highlighting the host team's lackluster performance. However, the Lionesses had a chance to equalize before halftime. George Stanway found the back of the net twice in just three minutes: the first was a somewhat lucky penalty, while the second came from a perfectly executed team play that set her up for a delicate finish.
Germany played significantly better in the second half and missed numerous opportunities to solidify their lead, but the fourth goal finally came, as expected. Alessia Russo was unlucky to give away a penalty, which Sara Dabritz confidently converted, marking the third penalty of the game. There was still time for additional errors; Ann-Katrin Berger fumbled the ball with ten minutes left, leaving Lucy Bronze with an open net to score.
The most recent updates on the England vs Germany match.
Thrilling Match: England 3, Germany 4
The final whistle has been blown!
Germany triumphs at Wembley, marking the first time since 1997 that England has allowed four goals at home.
There are plenty of uncertainties surrounding the Lionesses following that event.
90+4 minutes: England earns a corner kick... Berger steps in to collect the ball. Afterward, she goes down to the ground, taking her time and letting the seconds run out.
Germany is edging closer to the victory they truly deserve.
In the 93rd minute, Carter has been brought down, resulting in another free-kick for the England team.
The Lionesses are applying steady pressure, but they're running short on time.
90+1 minutes: Fantastic play from Naz as she makes a powerful run along the left side before being fouled. They now have a free-kick in an excellent spot just off the wing.
Here come the defenders from England...
90 minutes: There's an additional six minutes being played!
There's still a good amount of time for the Lionesses to find a way to secure a result in this game.
89 minutes: Will England be able to seize one last chance?
Considering how this match has played out, it feels like Germany might accidentally score an own goal at any moment…
At the 85-minute mark, Germany has regained control of the game. They won't be able to comprehend how they could walk away without a victory.
It's just about 5-3 as the ball wriggles in the six-yard area. Greenwood clears it off the goal line.
Simon Collings Performs At Wembley
The bloopers DVD for this game is sure to be a big hit during the holiday season.
"England 3-4 Germany: Bronze Scores At 81'"
Hemp's free-kick is nothing special, but Berger lets it go without any challenge. It goes straight to Bronze, who finds herself in front of an open goal, and she easily scores.
Hemp has a clear path, makes a run down her right side, and executes the finish brilliantly... but the offside flag is raised.
She was standing approximately three feet away.
