The German women's national team won the World Cup warm-up match in Füssen against Switzerland 3:2 (1:0, 0:1, 1:1, 1:0) after extra time. DEBFor the German national team, it was the first of two warm-up matches before the World Championship in Budweis, Czech Republic. The goals for the German team were scored by Franziska Feldmeier, Carina Strobel, and Ronja Hark.

The DEBThe team got off to a good start in Füssen and used a period of pressure to score the opening goal against the Swiss team – Franziska Feldmeier decisively deflected a shot by Carina Strobel. Around the tenth minute, Emily Nix had good opportunities to extend the lead with a slap shot and Alexandra Boico, whose shot was blocked, had good opportunities to extend the lead. The Swiss team intensified their attacking efforts towards the end of the first period, but things weren't going well for the DEB-Selection with guidance into the cabin.

In the middle period, the visitors became more dangerous and had good chances through Enzler and Wetli, whose shot was saved by Lisa Hemmerle. Sinja Leemann finally equalized in the 28th minute. Carina Strobel crowned the good start of the German team in the final period and scored again in the 45th minute to regain the lead, but Alina Marti equalized five minutes before the end. Kaleigh Quennec for the Swiss side and Emily Nix for the DEBThe German national team had a chance to make it 35-3 with three minutes and 2 seconds left, but both missed the chance. In extra time, Ronja Hark scored the much-celebrated winner for the DEBselection – she also played her 50th international match.

Vote for the game

Women's national coach Jeff MacLeod: "The game was a great next step on the path we've chosen. We played with four lines today, and the younger players also got plenty of ice time. We're taking new insights from the game and are very pleased with the team performance, which we can build on going forward. We took another good step forward today!"

The game plan DEB-Selection:

Preparation:

03.04.2025 | 15:00 | Germany–Switzerland 3:2 aet (1:0, 0:1, 1:1, 1:0)
April 06.04.2025, 15 | 00:XNUMX PM | Germany vs. Japan

World Championship:

Women's national team: Victory in World Cup warm-up match against Switzerland