Germany's flawless start to 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying has finally been halted. In a tightly contested match, Austria held the European powerhouse to a surprising 0-0 draw on their home turf, marking the first points dropped by Christian Wück's side in the campaign.

The result is a stark contrast to their meeting just days earlier, where Germany secured a commanding 5-1 victory. This time, Austria's disciplined defense proved impenetrable. The match was not without drama, as Germany's captain for the day, Janina Minge of Wolfsburg, received a straight red card in the 79th minute for a professional foul to deny a clear chance.

Despite being a player down, Germany continued to press and nearly snatched a late winner, with Linda Dallmann coming agonizingly close in the final moments. The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations from the Austrian squad, a testament to the significance of securing a point against one of the world's top-ranked teams.

In other Group A action, Norway kept the pressure on with a dramatic 3-2 win over Slovenia, sealed by a Signe Gaupset goal in injury time. The group remains fiercely competitive, with Germany still leading with 10 points. The final round of qualifiers in June is now set up for a thrilling conclusion as teams jockey for position on the road to the 2027 World Cup.