Germany vs Austria LIVE: Result, final score and reaction from Euro 2022 quarter-final as Germany win
Who will join England in the semi-finals?
Germany carried their impressive group stage form into the knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the Euro 2022 semi-finals.
Germany went into the game having not conceded throughout the group stage - along with England - but unlike the host nation they sustained their record through an impressive quarter-final performance in Brentford.
Lina Magull capitalised on a well-crafted move from Germany to arrive on the ball unmarked and find the back of the net as the eight-time European champions remained in the hunt to add to their impressive record in the competition.
Austria looked to fight their way back into the tie after surprisingly qualifying for the knockout stages ahead of Norway, only to be denied three times by the woodwork during the 90 minutes. Both sides could have scored in the final exchanges of the game, with Germany missing the target on a number of occasions. They netted a late second when a poor clearance from Manuela Zinsberger rebounded off Germany captain Alexandra Popp and into the back of the net.
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Germany face neighbours Austria in next Euro 2022 quarter-final
Germany take on Austria in the next Euro 2022 quarter-final after England sealed their place in the semi-finals.
The Lionesses came from behind to beat Spain on Wednesday night as Georgia Stanway’s sensational extra-time strike secured a 2-1 win.
Here, we take a look at what lies ahead:
Germany face neighbours Austria in next Euro 2022 quarter-final
England made it through to the semi-finals on Wednesday night
Austria’s route to the quarter-finals
Austria had perhaps the most difficult opening match of the tournament. They took on hosts, England, in front of 69,000 fans at Old Trafford and put in a brilliant performance.
Beth Mead’s goal - that crossed the line by mere inches - was the only one they conceded in the group stages but it put Austria on the backfoot after the first matchday.
Next up came Northern Ireland and they bounced back to earn a comfortable 2-0 win and give themselves a chance to reach the knockouts.
To do so they had to defeat Norway during the final group game. Nicole Billa’s headed finish in the 37th minute put them in front and was enough to book Austria a place in the last-eight.
Germany’s route to quarter-finals
Germany came into the Euro 2022 tournament without too much pressure despite being eight-time European champions. They eased into the competition with a 4-0 victory over Denmark in their opening fixture.
Four days later, Klara Buhl and Alexandra Popp both scored in the first half to give Germany a 2-0 victory over Spain which secured them a spot in the knockout stages.
They finished off a perfect group stage with a 3-0 victory over Finland to top Group B having scored nine goals and conceded none.
It’s going to be a tricky task for Austria tonight.
‘We will not underestimate Austria’ says Popp
Germany captain Alexandra Popp says her side will not "underestimate" Austria in their Euro 2022 quarter-final at Brentford Community Stadium tonight.
They are the favourites to beat an Austria and reach the semi-finals but Popp isn’t taking that for granted.
"Austria have a strong team spirit and they run until their legs give out," said Popp. "You can feel the euphoria within the team. We definitely cannot underestimate them.
"We know several of their players from the Frauen-Bundesliga, but that means that they know us as well. That can be both a pro and a con."
Germany vs Austria
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the second quarter-final of the Women’s European Championship 2022 as Germany take on Austria at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Kick off for this one is at 8pm with the winning team setting up a semi-final against either France or Netherlands who play each other on Saturday.
Germany have a perfect record in the tournament so far with three victories in the group stages but Austria have hit good form of their own. They only conceded once in the group stages - during a 1-0 loss to England - before beating Northern Ireland and Norway to clinch second place in Group B.
Can they go on and shock the eight-time European champions tonight?
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