She was so sure of her, authoritarian. And suddenly, everything collapsed. After hurting the French team in the quarterfinals of the Women's Euro, Ann-Katrin Berger made a fatal error in the semi-finals against Spain. A little inattention, leaving his first post discovered, which allowed Aitana Bonmati to score the goal of victory (0-1 AP).
“I assume my responsibility, said the German goalkeeper at the microphone of the Ard chain. My angle must be closed, it is clear. I am disappointed with myself, especially since this match, he should have been mine. I am incredibly sorry for the team. »»
Ann-Katrin Berger was however one of the best German players on this tournament, perhaps the strongest. Faced with the Blue, she had multiplied the parades, before being decisive during the penalty shootout.
The German goalkeeper therefore had a weakness …
No one dared to blame him after this little blunder paid at a high price. “She made incredible stops that make us here and we are not going to blame her”said German coach Christian Wück, in words relayed by Blick.
This little placement error would have gone unnoticed without the brilliant gesture of Aitana Bonmati, and without the talent of the best player in the world to find the small space left at the first post by the German goalkeeper. And the double winner of the Ballon d'Or has also made a little admission on this action which will mark the tournament.
“We had studied the opponent and knew that shepherd sometimes left the first pole discoveredsaid FC Barcelona player. I made the pass at the bottom of the nets. »» Simple but terribly effective.
