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Germany held to goalless draw by Austria in 2027 World Cup qualifiers
TL;DR
Germany faced a setback in the women's 2027 World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against Austria. The match ended with Germany down to 10 players after Janina Minge was red-carded in the 79th minute.
Key points
- Germany held to a goalless draw by Austria
- First setback in women's 2027 World Cup qualifiers for Germany
- Janina Minge received a red card in the 79th minute
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Austria's Eileen Campbell (L) and Germany's Sarai Lindner battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup UEFA qualifying Group D soccer match between Austria and Germany. Reinhard Eisenbauer/APA/dpa
Germany have suffered their first setback in the women's 2027 World Cup qualifiers as they were held by Austria to a goalless draw on Saturday.
The Germans had won all of their previous three games, including a 5-1 thrashing of Austria on Tuesday.
Germany finished the match with only 10 players on the pitch as Janina Minge was sent off in the 79th minute after fouling Julia Hickelsberger as the last defender.
Germany still top Group A4 but are now tied on nine points with second-placed Norway.
The two sides face each other on June 5. Germany complete the qualifiers against Slovenia on June 9.
Elsewhere, world champions Spain thrashed Ukraine 5-0 with a brace from Edna Imade and other goals from Maria Mendez, Eva Navarro and Vicky Lopez.
Spain are second in Group A3, three points behind England, who remained leaders after a narrow 1-0 win over Ukraine.
Only the group winners qualify directly to the World Cup in , while all other teams advance to a play-off phase.
Q&A
What was the result of the Germany vs Austria women's World Cup qualifier?
The match ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Why did Germany finish the match with 10 players against Austria?
Janina Minge was sent off in the 79th minute for a foul as the last defender.
How did Germany perform in their previous matches before the draw with Austria?
Germany had won all three of their previous qualifiers, including a 5-1 victory over Austria earlier in the week.
