Despite the extremely narrow 1:2 defeat in the second group game against Switzerland, the DEB-Young talent selection reached the semi-finals of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea. Zoe Wintgen scored the goal on the German side in the 42nd minute of the game.
At the start of the tournament on Sunday, the German team was able to celebrate a 4-0 win against the French. The DEBThe goal scorers were Zoe Wintgen, Hanna Weichenhain, Sandra Mayr and Mathilda Heine.
The semi-final game will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 03:00 a.m. (German time). The team led by honorary national coach Christoph Höhenleitner will compete against the Swedes at the Gangneung Hockey Center.
Honorary national coach Christoph Höhenleitner:“In our opening game against France, the team played a very good game and dominated for over 60 minutes. We also got off to a good start in the second game against Switzerland, but after falling behind we lost track a bit. Overall, it was a game of equals, where the little things decided in the end.”
Schedule Youth Olympic Games 2024 Gangwon (KOR)
28.01.2024/09/00| XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. (German time) | Germany – France 4-0
29.01.2024/09/00| XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. (German time) | Switzerland - Germany 2:1
30.01.2024/03/00| XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. (German time) | Semi-final I Sweden – Germany
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