Match report
Thomas (15) scored his third of the match early in the second quarter, restoring Germany’s four-goal cushion at 6-10. Afonso (12) scored from the penalty spot to bring it to 10-13 with two minutes on the clock, but Germany replied swiftly to make it 10-15, taking a five-goal lead into the break.
After two scoreless minutes in the third quarter, both teams found their rhythm. Germany maintained control and stretched the lead to 12-19 with five minutes to play. Portugal called a time-out and, following some tactical adjustments, found success in attack to close the period at 15-20.
The final quarter began cautiously, with no goals for the first five minutes. Portugal struck first for 16-20, but Germany answered immediately for 16-21. Portugal broke through again, closing to 18-21 with two minutes remaining. Hugo (11) scored a crucial goal to make it 19-21 with just over a minute left, forcing Germany to take a time-out. The German defense held firm under pressure, adding more goals to seal a 20-23 victory.
Photos
Photos by Gertrude de Vries
Interviews and videos
Game 13 POR-GER | Pre-match Interview with 🇵🇹 POR Coach Carla Sofia Sa
Game 13 POR-GER | Pre-match Interview with 🇩🇪 GER Coach Wilco Teun Van
Game 13 POR-GER | After-match Interview with 🇵🇹 POR Player Inês Afonso
Game 13 POR-GER | Pre-match Interview with 🇩🇪 GER Player Lucas Witthau
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