Powerful Germany pip England in thriller
Friday, May 13, 2016
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England 3-4 Germany
Germany came on strong in the second period of the second Zhodino semi-final to edge out a spirited England team.
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- Germany produce strong second-half show to get better of seven-goal thriller with England
- Anouschka Bernhard's team lead when sub Vanessa Ziegler lets fly over Ellie Roebuck
- England equalise two minutes later as Ellie Brazil turns in Niamh Charles cross
- Klara Bühl snaps up loose ball to curl in Germany's second moments after half-time
- Alessia Russo responds immediately with run and shot, levelling at 2-2
- On target against England in last season's finals, Tanja Pawollek curves in free-kick
- Ziegler makes sure of victory with powerful run and strike from range
- Four-time champions march into fifth WU17 EURO final
- Late Russo header cannot prevent second England semi-final defeat after 2013/14
