"Germany drew 0-0 to Spain in the home leg of this year's UEFA Women's Nations League Final but looked by far the likelier side to find a winner. A full 15 shots to Spain's three was not enough to make a dent on the scoreboard, which stood pristine as the final whistle blew. Now it is all level and all to play for heading into Tuesday's rematch."
"Nüsken did it again near the half-hour mark, stonewalling a long-range pass from the Spanish backline and within seconds the Germans were at it again. Bühl was sent racing into the box, finding Brand on a pullback, but the Lyon winger's shot was cleared awkwardly off the line and Nüsken, arriving late, snatched at the rebound but couldn't make the connection."
"Brand ended the game having herself made two enormous chances to turn the tide. In stoppage time, she spotted Nüsken making a clever run and threaded her through on goal, only for Spanish keeper Cata Coll to arrive first by a hair. Earlier in the first half, she turned away from her markers, drove upfield and launched a defense-splitting through ball that curled teasingly away"
Germany dominated the first leg of the UEFA Women's Nations League Final but failed to score in a 0-0 draw at home against Spain. Germany produced 15 shots to Spain's three and repeatedly cut off Spanish attacking avenues. Sjoeke Nüsken made several critical interceptions that turned defense into immediate chances, feeding Nicole Anyomi, Klara Bühl and Jule Brand. Brand created multiple clear opportunities including a stoppage-time through ball that Cata Coll saved and an earlier defense-splitting pass narrowly missing teammates. Spain kept more possession but generated few shots. The tie remains level ahead of the rematch on Tuesday.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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