Germany's women's national team delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday, cruising to a 5-1 victory over Austria in Nuremberg to maintain their perfect start in 2027 World Cup qualifying. The commanding win underscores their determination to return to the pinnacle of the sport.
The scoring opened in the 17th minute when Nicole Anyomi pounced on a chance from close range. The momentum continued after halftime, with Vivien Endemann showcasing sharp instincts by volleying home her third goal in just three qualifying games—a clear sign of a striker in top form.
Germany's pressure was relentless. Sjoeke Nüsken forced a third goal from a corner, with Jule Brand providing yet another assist. Brand later capped her excellent performance with a well-deserved goal of her own in the 76th minute. Despite a late consolation strike from Austria's Chiara D'Angelo, substitute Lea Schüller had the final say, finishing in style to seal the emphatic 5-1 result.
Head coach Christian Wück's squad now sits firmly atop Group A4 with three wins from three matches. After the game, Vivien Endemann reflected on the team's cohesive play, telling ZDF, "We are combining well, scoring goals. It is a bit annoying we conceded but we move on to the next game."
The match was part of a landmark day for German football, as Marie-Louise Eta made history by leading her first training session as an assistant coach for men's Bundesliga side Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to coach in Europe's top five men's leagues.
On the pitch, Germany continues to build a powerful new identity. As two-time world champions (2003, 2007), the team is clearly using the disappointment of a group-stage exit at the 2023 World Cup as fuel, combining experienced leadership with exciting young talent as they march toward the 2027 tournament.
