US EditionShackled Swede Rytting Kaneryd Still Finds a Way in Germany Rout
SWITZERLAND, JUL 12 – Sweden topped Group C with a 4-1 win over Germany, marking Germany's biggest-ever Euro defeat, while Poland secured their first-ever victory and goals in the tournament.
- On July 12, 2025, Sweden defeated Germany 4-1 in Zurich to top Group C at the Women's European Championship.
- Germany's downfall began after defender Carlotta Wamser earned a red card for handball, shifting momentum in Sweden's favor.
- Sweden equalized quickly through Stina Blackstenius and took the lead with Smilla Holmberg before Fridolina Rolfo converted a penalty and Lina Hurtig scored late.
- The 4-1 loss marks Germany's heaviest defeat at the Euros, surpassing a 3-1 loss to Denmark in 1993, while Sweden celebrated with 2,500 fans singing throughout.
- Sweden advances to face Group D's runners-up in Zurich, and Germany will travel to Basel to play Group D's winner in the quarter-finals.
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Shackled Swede Rytting Kaneryd still finds a way in Germany rout
The attacking play of Sweden's Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has attracted plenty of attention at the Women's Euros, and not all of it has been welcome - on Saturday, Germany's defence marked her tightly for much of the game but she still managed to create a goal in a stunning 4-1 win. The 28-year-old has been ele
ZÜRICH. Undefeated in a group that culminated in the 4–1 crushing against Germany. What do the other teams think about Sweden now? – I absolutely think that teams are starting to open their eyes f
A clear success against Germany brings Sweden the first place of Group C. Poland celebrates a historic victory.
ZÜRICH. Sweden won 4-1 over Germany in a crazy group final in the European Football Championship. A free kick, a counter-attack and a penalty mean that Sweden goes to the playoffs as group leader – and a wide finish completed the overrun. – I'm already really looking forward to a quarter-final no matter who I'm up against, says Stina Blackstenius.
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