Match Recap: Germany Women vs Italy Women (2 December 2024)
Result: Germany 1–2 Italy
Venue: Bochum, Germany
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Key Moments:
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Early Italy lead: Agnese Bonfantini opened the scoring at around the 11th minute due to a defensive mistake. Bavarian Football WorksSofascore
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Germany equalizes: Felicitas Rauch pulled one back in the 51st minute after a dynamic second-half restart. Bavarian Football WorksSofascore
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Decisive blow: Sofia Cantore put Italy ahead again in the 74th minute, capitalizing on another error by Germany’s new goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic. Bavarian Football WorksSofascore
Performance & Analysis:
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Germany dominated possession (around 70%) and outshot Italy, but wasted some clear chances, especially in the first half. Bavarian Football Works
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Defensive lapses by Sarai Linder and Mahmutovic proved costly. Bavarian Football Works
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Despite the loss, there were encouraging signs: Germany showed attacking flair and integrated emerging talents like Vivien Endemann, Selina Cerci, and Laura Freigang. Bavarian Football Works
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Giulia Gwinn—wearing the captain’s armband—stepped up to defend her teammates post-match, emphasizing team responsibility amidst transition. Bavarian Football Works
Head-to-Head History: Germany Women vs Italy Women
Historically, Germany has had the upper hand:
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Total matches: 7
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Germany wins: 6
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Italy wins: 1 (this friendly)
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Recent Results:
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Nov 2018: Germany 5–2 Italy
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Jul 2017: Germany 2–1 Italy
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Jul 2013: Italy 0–1 Germany
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Jun 2011: Germany 5–0 Italy
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Looking Ahead: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
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Italy: Riding high—They’ve reached the Euro 2025 semi-finals after defeating Norway 2–1 in the quarters. Cristiana Girelli scored both goals. FourFourTwo
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Germany: Also in the semi-finals, thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over France (despite being down to 10 players). Key squad names include captain Giulia Gwinn, Klara Bühl, Jule Brand, and Laura Freigang. FourFourTwo
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
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| Friendly Match Outcome | Germany 1–2 Italy (Dec 2, 2024) |
| Key Players | Felicitas Rauch (GER), Agnese Bonfantini & Sofia Cantore (ITA) |
| Germany’s Strengths | Possession, attacking potential, young talent integration |
| Areas for Improvement | Defensive stability, goalkeeping composure, finishing |
| Overall Head-to-Head | Germany leads historically (6 wins vs 1 loss in 7 meetings) |
| Euro 2025 Outlook | Both teams are in semis—with Italy a dark horse and Germany rebuilding |
