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The year so far in women's football

Wednesday 31 July 2013

Fresh from competing at UEFA Women's EURO, Lotta Schelin, Nadine Angerer and Nadine Kessler spoke to UEFA.com about a good year so far for women's football.

The year so far in women's football
The year so far in women's football ©Sportsfile
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Angerer left breathless as Germany celebrate
Live 28/07/2013

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"I haven't really realised what we've achieved," said Germany's match-winning goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, who "deserves all the attention" according to goalscorer Anja Mittag.
Mjelde and Christensen take in Norway loss
Live 28/07/2013

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"Now I'm really disappointed, but tomorrow everybody will be glad and satisfied," Maren Mjelde told UEFA.com after Norway's final loss, with Marit Fiane Christensen downbeat about the goal.
Angerer earns Neid praise as Pellerud reflects
Live 28/07/2013

Angerer earns Neid praise as Pellerud reflects

Germany coach Silvia Neid praised penalty hero Nadine Angerer "for the hard work she did during the winter break", while Norway's Even Pellerud congratulated the final victors.
UEFA Women's EURO 2013 roll of honour
Live 28/07/2013

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Germany won, Lotta Schelin top-scored and attendance records were broken. UEFA.com has the roll of honour from Sweden including results, attendances and players of the match.
Angerer's guide to champion Germany players
Live 28/07/2013

Angerer's guide to champion Germany players

Germany captain Nadine Angerer, the hero of the final win, takes us through the winning squad in Sweden, from the three beauty queens to the "perfect daughter-in-law".
Angerer the hero as Germany make it six in a row
Live 28/07/2013

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Germany 1-0 NorwayNadine Angerer saved a penalty in either half and substitute Anja Mittag hit the winner as the holders claimed their sixth consecutive European title.
Sweden's Schelin wins Golden Boot
Live 28/07/2013

Sweden's Schelin wins Golden Boot

Sweden striker Lotta Schelin has won the adidas Golden Boot as top scorer with team-mate Nilla Fischer taking the Silver Boot and France playmaker Louisa Necib the Bronze Boot.
UEFA hails 'best ever Women's EURO'
Live 27/07/2013

UEFA hails 'best ever Women's EURO'

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino referred glowingly to Sweden 2013 as "the best ever Women's EURO that UEFA have organised" at a press conference on the eve of the final.
Poland let emotions flow in victory
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Poland let emotions flow in victory

Poland coach Zbigniew Witkowski said he believed they could win the Women's Under-17 title "from the beginning" while Patrycja Michalczyk dedicated the victory to the late Irena Półtorak.
Poland pick up first Women's Under-17 crown
Live 28/06/2013

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Sweden's Ekroth heaps praise on Poland
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Sweden's Ekroth heaps praise on Poland

"Poland have to be praised," said Sweden coach Yvonne Ekroth, who expressed pride at her side's campaign despite losing 1-0 in the final to miss out on a maiden title.