The German women's team concluded the year 2012 with a draw. The prestigious duel against the Olympic and World Cup fourth placed team from France ended 1-1 (1-1) in Halle/Saale.
It was not just the last game of the year, but also an important match with a world-class opponent ahead of the upcoming European Championship 2013 in Sweden for the team of coach Silvia Neid.
Verena Faißt scores her first goal
Verena Faißt from Bundesliga leader VfL Wolfsburg scored the early lead in the 2nd minute of a balanced game in front of 5123 fans in the Erdgas Sportpark. It was her first goal in her 13th international match.
But France came back in the game and showed her huge capability with their strong players. Corine Franco from Champions League winner Olympique Lyon scored the 1-1 even before the halftime (24).
Both teams were willing to win, but didn't took the last risk in the second half. Germanys forward Martina Müller came in the 72nd minute into the game. It was the 101st international match and her last at the same time. Hannelore Ratzeburg, DFB Vicepresident, Silvia Neid and the former coaches Tina Theune and Gero Bisanz took leave of Müller before the match.
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The German women's team concluded the year 2012 with a draw. The prestigious duel against the Olympic and World Cup fourth placed team from France ended 1-1 (1-1) in Halle/Saale.
It was not just the last game of the year, but also an important match with a world-class opponent ahead of the upcoming European Championship 2013 in Sweden for the team of coach Silvia Neid.
Verena Faißt scores her first goal
Verena Faißt from Bundesliga leader VfL Wolfsburg scored the early lead in the 2nd minute of a balanced game in front of 5123 fans in the Erdgas Sportpark. It was her first goal in her 13th international match.
But France came back in the game and showed her huge capability with their strong players. Corine Franco from Champions League winner Olympique Lyon scored the 1-1 even before the halftime (24).
Both teams were willing to win, but didn't took the last risk in the second half. Germanys forward Martina Müller came in the 72nd minute into the game. It was the 101st international match and her last at the same time. Hannelore Ratzeburg, DFB Vicepresident, Silvia Neid and the former coaches Tina Theune and Gero Bisanz took leave of Müller before the match.
