Germany secured a 2–1 victory against Japan in an international women’s soccer friendly at the Weserstadion in Bremen, with Klara Bühl scoring the decisive goal in the 73rd minute. Head coach Christian Wück pointed to the team’s dominance after a slow start as evidence of positive progress heading into the upcoming World Cup season.
Weserstadion Victory Secured by Bayern Munich Combinations
Germany defeated Japan 2–1 at the Weserstadion in Bremen before an announced crowd of 26,574 spectators. All three goals in the match were scored by players representing FC Bayern Munich at club level. Japan opened the scoring through Momoko Tanikawa, who danced past Germany’s central defenders before firing a powerful shot past the defense. Linda Dallmann equalized for Germany in the 28th minute after collecting a pass from Klara Bühl following build-up play involving Franziska Kett.
Klara Bühl Breaks the Deadlock in the Second Half
The winning goal arrived in the 73rd minute when Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita played a long clearance that initiated a German counterattack. Following exchanges involving Elisa Senß, Linda Dallmann, and Melissa Kössler, the ball reached Bühl inside the penalty area. With sufficient space, Bühl struck a precise shot into the bottom right corner of the net. The strike settled a contest played in a light drizzle in Bremen, cementing Germany’s second victory to open the new World Cup preparation cycle following a 4–2 win against Australia.
Tactical Adjustments and Squad Rotation Under Christian Wück
Head coach Christian Wück made four changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory over Australia, handing starting nods to Marie Müller, Nicole Anyomi, Linda Dallmann, and Sophia Kleinherne. With regular captain Giulia Gwinn sidelined by injury, the captain’s armband passed from Janina Minge to Sjoeke Nüsken. Tactical substitutions after halftime brought on Janina Minge, Carlotta Wamser, and Cora Zicai as the coaching staff evaluated different player pairings across the pitch.
Match Statistics and Details
- Date: October / Autumn international window (reported by source material)
- Venue: Weserstadion, Bremen, Germany
- Attendance: 26,574
- Final Score: Germany 2, Japan 1
- Goalscorers (Germany): Linda Dallmann (28′), Klara Bühl (73′)
- Goalscorers (Japan): Momoko Tanikawa
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Germany against Japan? Klara Bühl scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute, shooting into the bottom right corner after receiving a pass from Melissa Kössler inside the penalty area.
Which club team did all the match goalscorers represent? All three goalscorers in the fixture—Linda Dallmann, Klara Bühl, and Momoko Tanikawa—play their club football for FC Bayern Munich.
How many changes did coach Christian Wück make to the starting lineup? Christian Wück changed four positions from the team that beat Australia 4–2, inserting Marie Müller, Nicole Anyomi, Linda Dallmann, and Sophia Kleinherne into the starting XI.
Germany’s international fixtures continue as the team builds toward upcoming tournament competition in the new World Cup cycle.
