Published on: Jun 8, 2019 6:35 am IST|Updated on: Jun 8, 2019 11:22 am IST
Two-time champions Germany start their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a game against the Republic of China at Roazhon Park (Stade de la Route de Lorient).
With the hosts France setting the tone for the world cup with a ruthless display against South Korea, an action-packed 2nd day takes place on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about this fixture:
The teams: Germany and China
How they qualified:
TFW the @FIFAWWC finally gets up and running! ?WIR #IMTEAM #FIFAWWC #FRAKOR pic.twitter.com/yrOextY0RE— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 7, 2019
TFW the @FIFAWWC finally gets up and running! ?
WIR #IMTEAM #FIFAWWC #FRAKOR pic.twitter.com/yrOextY0RE
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 7, 2019
Match Details:
The FIFA Women’s World Cup match will be played between Germany and China at Roazhon Park (Stade de la Route de Lorient), in Rennes, Brittany, France. The ground has a capacity of 29,778. The game will start at 03:30 PM (IST), on Saturday, June 08.
Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the exclusive rights to broadcast FIFA Women’s World Cup matches in India. Premier members can also enjoy the live action on the official SonyLiv App.
Recent form (Last six matches) Germany – W W W W D W China – W W L L L L
Germany Team News:
Amongst all the coaches in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Germany head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg is the most decorated manager having represented her country in three world cups (1991, 1995 & 1999).
Hasret Kayikci wasn’t even given consideration despite scoring four goals against Faroe Islands. Mandy Islacker, Lena Lotzen, Isabel Kerschowski, and Lena Petermann were also left out of the world cup squad.
Kristin Demann was expected to be the part of the squad but had to withdraw due to a knee injury.
Striker Pauline Bremer also failed to make the cut due to a severe knee injury.
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Probable XI: Almuth Schult (GK), Sara Doorsoun, Lena Gößling, Verena Schweers, Leonie Maier, Giulia Gwinn, Svenja Huth, Sara Däbritz, Dzenifer, Marozsan, Melanie Leupholz, Alexandra Popp
Squad for the world cup: Twenty-two of China’s players play in the domestic league. Here is the full squad:
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China Expected Playing 11: Shimeng (GK), Liu, Lin, Wu, Ying Wang, Gu, Wei, Tan, Lou, Yang, Wang Shuang
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Potential Game Changers: Top fantasy picks for this match:
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
These two players are the backbone of Germany’s team. Popp carries the attacking role, providing the threat in the final 3rd, and is one of the best finishers in the women’s football.
While Marozsan is a workhorse in the central midfield. She hardly stops running, his ability to track back gives the side an extra player when the team is defending.
Suggested combination:
CHN-W vs GER-W Dream11 potential winner: We back Germany to win the math.