The England U17 Female team achieved an impressive victory against Germany! The first half was slow from England as they built their plays, creating numerous scoring opportunities. However, it was Germany who struck first, with a powerful long-range shot finding its way past Thorogood, England's goalkeeper. Just before half-time, Courtenay-barrow had a golden opportunity to equalize but narrowly missed the mark, leaving the score at halftime with England trailing 0-1 to Germany.
The second half saw England emerge with renewed vigor, and within minutes, Emily Bolt charged down the flank and expertly slotted the ball into the top of the net, leveling the score. England continued to apply pressure on the German defense but struggled to find the finishing touch. The Germans, meanwhile, launched their own attacks and felt they deserved a foul, though the referee disagreed. In a contentious moment, a German player took a swing at Chandler’s legs, resulting in the German team receiving a blue card.
England was awarded a direct, and Chandler stepped up with unwavering confidence, smashing the ball into the net to give England a 2-1 lead. However, Chandler's enthusiasm got the better of her, as she later fouled a German player and was shown a blue card in return. The Germans capitalised on the subsequent direct, making it 2-2. With both teams hungry for victory, they pressed forward, and Germany had the better chances.
But it was the England team's captain Courtenay-Barrow who rose to the occasion, executing a beautiful one-two with Bolt and calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner with only seven seconds left on the clock. England emerged victorious in a thrilling match. The team's next challenge will be against France on Thursday at 2:00 pm.
England Match Stats v Germany
Shots on Target: 16
Shots off Target: 14
Team Fouls: 7
Balls Lost: 6
Interceptions: 6
Saves: 26