Rebecca Knaak Leads Germany to 2-0 Win Over Poland

Manchester City’s Rebecca Knaak helped Germany get off to a winning start at UEFA EURO 2025 with a composed 2-0 victory over Poland in Group C.

Knaak played the full 90 minutes in the heart of the German defence as the eight-time champions began their campaign with a clean sheet and three points. Despite Germany dominating the first half with nearly 75% possession, they failed to convert their chances and went into the break goalless.

The breakthrough came in the 52nd minute when Jule Brand cut inside and curled a shot into the top corner from 20 yards. Lea Schüller doubled the lead in the 66th minute, heading home her 53rd international goal.

Poland, making their debut at the European Championships, responded positively but were denied a goal by a superb save from Ann-Katrin Berger to keep out Ewa Pajor’s header.

Knaak’s defensive leadership was instrumental in maintaining the clean sheet, helping Germany top Group C ahead of Sweden, who beat Denmark 1-0 earlier in the day.

 Match Summary:

• Goals: Brand (52′), Schüller (66′)
• Knaak played full 90 minutes; Germany kept clean sheet
•  Berger made key save to preserve 2-0 lead
•  Next match: Germany vs Denmark, Tuesday, 17:00 (UK)

 FAQ

• What position does Knaak play?
  She plays as a central defender.
• Where can fans get updates on City players at Euro 2025?
  The official Manchester City app and website provide match reports and recaps after every game.
• Who else is in Germany’s group?
  Group C includes Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Sweden.

Conclusion

Germany’s campaign is off to a solid start, with Rebecca Knaak playing a pivotal role in defence. Attention now turns to their next fixture against Denmark on Tuesday evening.