On a dismal night for the German defense maybe it is only fitting to hand the award to a substitute. Hendrich, who plays for the Chicago Stars in the NWSL, came on at half-time and had more ground duels attempted (8) than both starting center-backs combined...although Germany was a woman down at that point and the game had changed.

Sweden has secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Germany at the Women’s European Championship. The win guarantees Sweden the top spot in Group C and a potentially easier path to the final as it