Alexandra Popp

The Germans will play for yet another Women's European Championship thanks in large part to its star striker, who is snakebitten on this stage no more.

The look on her face was disbelief, certainly not in her ability to perform the way she has, but possibly for the way in which it happened. Popp has done the former and could well do the latter, and after all of the injury and heartbreak, she has Germany on the brink of a return to European dominance. Popp’s efforts were on full display in the semifinal, but she has been backed by a stalwart defensive effort throughout the tournament. At full speed, the Wolfsburg striker fought off her defender and angled her left foot perfectly, flicking a thunderous volley into the top of the net to give Germany the lead. Die Nationalelf followed that quarterfinal exit with a quarterfinal exit at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Then, Germany failed to qualify for the Summer Olympics for only the second time in its history. Instead, after the tournament was postponed by a year, Popp, a two-time Champions League winner, has established herself as the clear star of this summer’s competition, both in terms of the narrative and the gameplay.

Popp scored both goals in German's 2-1 win over France in the Euros semifinal. She's scored in five straight matches to start the tournament.

Popp, though, played hero in the second half. She put Germany in the lead and tied Mead in the Golden Boot race with a header in the 76th minute. The 2-1 scoreline held despite a couple of late opportunities for France. Germany will face host England on Sunday in the final at Wembley, on the hunt for a record ninth European championship title. ALL TIED UP.— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) @kady944🚀 #WEURO2022 pic.twitter.com/iFmb5cYjNV July 27, 2022 5 games.— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) @alexpopp11 #WEURO2022 pic.twitter.com/SArSOovZbB July 27, 2022 With her goals, she became the first women’s player to score in five consecutive matches at the Euros. She matches Michel Platini’s record from the men’s tournament in 1984, when he scored in five consecutive matches for France.

Germany will go in search of their ninth European Championship title on Sunday as ...

RW: Kadidiatou Diani - 8/10 - Helped to pull France level on the stroke of half time with a scorching drive from range. CM: Sara Dabritz - 6/10 - Calm and collected without setting the world alight. CM: Lena Oberdorf - 9/10 - Such a terrific reader of the game. Almost gave France the lead with a back post header from a corner. Made a big block with her head to keep out Bacha in the second half. Made a great stop to keep out Renard from a corner in the second half.

Alexandra Popp said 'it doesn't get any better than that' after securing Germany's place in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley against England.

However, she scored after being used as a substitute, and has put her name on the scoresheet in all five of Germany's game so far. We are incredibly happy; nobody expected us. We played an amazing game and threw everything in.

When you think of German women's soccer in the last few years, the name Alexandra Popp certainly comes up. The 31-year-old is bred in Germany, ...

Germany now has a big test: host England. The Lionesses put up four goals against a strong Swedish side. Popp — going up against 6’2 center back Wendie Renard — leaped and got her head on the ball, putting it down and past Peyraud Magnin. After a few chances from both sides, the score remained at 2-1, and Popp earned the game-winning goal. When you think of German women’s soccer in the last few years, the name Alexandra Popp certainly comes up.

The Germans held their nerve to see off France on a day of extended celebrations for the England camp.

England are using the crowd to their advantage. Post of the day It’s incredible” – former England star Fara Williams. Quote of the day Stat of the day Picture of the day

Just making it to the Euro was a success for the Wolfsburg striker after missing the two previous European Championships through injury. The 31-year-old battled ...

Selma Bacha's goalbound effort also rebounded behind off Kathrin-Julia Hendrich's face and Diani's shot from a narrow angle stung the palms of Frohms. But France failed to make that bright spell count and were made to pay by Popp's predatory instincts. Popp's double also took her level with England's Beth Mead on six goals in the battle for the Golden Boot, matching the record for a single women's European Championship held by Inka Grings from Euro 2009. Now to have the moments on the pitch, I really value that a lot. Most will be supporting England but we accept the challenge. Just making it to the Euro was a success for the Wolfsburg striker after missing the two previous European Championships through injury. I enjoy football a lot more," said Popp after setting a new record by becoming the first woman to score in five consecutive women's Euro matches.

The striker scored twice as her side defeated France 2-1 to secure a place in Sunday's final at Wembley.

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Seven years ago, German striker Alexandra Popp had to put her three-year zookeeping course on hold for more than six months to play for Germany in the FIFA ...

Poop trained with the men’s junior team of German club Schalke before going on to debut for Germany in 2010. She was also part of the Olympics gold medal winning German women’s football team in 2016 Rio Olympics. The German striker also takes inspiration for team work from a pack of wolves. It’s like a team, and this is what fascinated me.” Popp had told The Equalizer. I can sit in front of the monkey cage for two hours, and it just calms me down,” Popp had told Worldfootball in 2015 ahead of the world cup. On Wednesday night, Pops starred as striker in Germany’s 2-1 win over France, scoring both the goals in the semifinal of the Women’s Euros played in Milton Keynes. With six goals, Popp is now tied with England’s Beth Mead in the race for the golden boot at the Euros.

Popp broke French hearts on Wednesday as she booked Germany's spot in the 2022 UEFA Women's Euro final with a brace to defeat France 2-1. Popp has scored in all ...

The final is on Sunday at noon ET and will be played in front of a packed house. Moments before the half, Kadidiatou Diani hit a shot so fast it would’ve been pulled over if it was in a school zone. After conceding the goal, French captain Wendie Renard gathered her team in a huddle.

Alexandra Popp scored twice to power Germany to a 2-1 win over France and into the final of the European Championship against England.

France's key player at set pieces, Renard had another header in a dangerous position as her team chased a second equalizer late on, but it too was saved as Germany held on to win. Popp scored the opening goal for Germany in the 40th but the lead lasted less than five minutes before France equalized. It was recorded as an own goal for Frohms, who had no time to react to the bounce.

Alexandra Popp is making up for lost time at the Euros having missed the last two tournaments. Two more goals have taken Germany to final.

It worked out in the end, but it was super-exciting and exhausting. It’s not my main objective to win the Golden Boot, that is to win the European Championship.” Having the opportunity to perform like this and being fully fit at this stage makes me very proud.” This will be an incredible final.” “I’ve become very dangerous like in the past, but it wasn’t the case for quite a while because I was injured. “We saw it in the game today, their maturity is so important.” Germany are setting their sights on a record ninth European title. “That’s exactly what we need from her.” It was a terrific team effort. “You saw it on the first goal but also in previous games that I am more emotional than I used to be. The 31-year-old was far from disappointing. England await in Sunday’s final at Wembley.

Germany is set to play England in the Women's Euro 2022 final on Sunday; they held on towards the end in their semifinal against France after a narrow lead ...

She missed out on Germany’s victory in 2013 due to injury but Popp stands proud today, wearing the armband and guiding her team to a final. Watch Popp and you will see all the traits of a classic #9 and then some. Being here, having the opportunity to perform and being fully fit at this stage makes me very proud.” Imagine my surprise to find out that Popp missed both of the past two Euros. She has won every major honor (at different age levels, albeit) but she had never even made a Euro squad due to untimely injuries. It was 2010 when I was first introduced to Popp. Bayern Munich had lost a Champions League final and I wanted to keep myself busy during the summer. The U-20 World Cup was being televised and I took advantage.