The U16 women's national team lost both of their international matches against the Czech Republic. In the NETZSCH Arena in Selb, Young Talent national coach Daniel Bartell's team lost 0:2 (0:0, 0:1, 0:1) on Saturday and 0:4 (0:1, 0:2) on Sunday , 0:1).
In the first comparison, the guests were visually slightly superior, but without creating any great chances to score. The few shots were a safe bet for the German goalkeeper Nina Jörg. The German team lacked offensive power. Only 50 seconds had been played in the middle section when the Czech Republic took the lead with their own advantage. The guests continued to dominate the game as the game progressed. But neither Nina Jörg nor Felicity Luby, who guarded the goal from the 30th minute, could be defeated. So the guests went into the final break with this narrow lead. In the 45th minute, the Czech Republic celebrated again. With a very well-played goal, Luby had no chance. The German U16 women showed morale and always tried to correct the result, but without success. With 44 seconds left, Felicity Luby saved another penalty after a player blocked the puck in the goal crease.
Young Talent national coach Daniel Bartell: “It was the expectedly difficult game against the Czechs who were superior runners. The offensive in particular was rarely able to put itself in the spotlight and develop its own goal threat. Both goalkeepers were convincing and kept the team in the game.”
In the second encounter, the German U16 women showed a courageous performance and were able to make a mark in the offensive through better build-up play and create some good chances. Goalkeeper Felicity Luby showed her usual good performance. In the 18th minute, however, a long-range shot found its way into the goal when the Czechs were outnumbered. After the first break, the guests came out of the dressing room with a lot of momentum. As a result, the Czech Republic repeatedly had chances to score, which Felicity Luby thwarted. After 30 minutes, coach Daniel Bartell changed goalkeepers and Nina Jörg came on. She was in goal for just a few seconds when they were outnumbered, parried the first shot brilliantly, but had no chance on the follow-up. In the 35th minute, the guests increased their lead to 3-0. After that, Germany managed to break free a little and had their own chances, but they didn't produce anything on the scoreboard. The final third was a mirror image of the middle period - the Czech Republic acted and Germany reacted. Ultimately, the Czech Republic lost. DEB-Selection with 0:4.
Young Talent national coach Daniel Bartell: "In the second game, the players were able to implement the instructions at times. Many debutants had the opportunity to present themselves internationally and gain experience. A big compliment to both Goalieswho have performed at 100% of their potential.”
You can find all the statistics for the game HERE.