Austria beats Germany 30:9 in the semi-finals of the European Football Championship!

Austria beats Germany 30:9 in the semi-finals of the European Football Championship!

The Austrian national team has once again played its way to the top of European football. In the semi-finals of the 2025 European Football Championship, Austria triumphed over Germany with a clear 30:9. The game took place in Krefeld's Grotenburg and marked Austria's first win against Germany in the tournament's history. In particular, revenge for the final defeat in 2014, in which Austria lost after extra time, became the central theme in this exciting semi-final.

Germany started the game strongly and took a 2-0 lead with a safety. However, this lead didn't last long, as Austria's offense quickly found its game. With a 49-yard field goal and a touchdown run, players like Oskar Herz and Tobias Bonatti ensured that Austria was able to build a 9-2 lead at halftime. A decisive turning point for the game came four minutes before the end: Christoph Nitzlnader caught an interception and put the team on the fast track. Lukas Haslwanter's touchdown ensured the final score was 30:9, after Sandro Platzgummer also increased the pressure on the German defense with an impressive 40-yard run.

Ever upwards

With this victory, Austria moves into the final, where Finland awaits on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Finnish team won their semi-final against Italy with a close 9:8. Austria goes into the game as defending champions after winning the last final in 2023 28-0 against Finland. If you think about the past duels between the two teams, the anticipation is enormous. The opportunity to defend the title is now within reach.

Matthias Rebl and Daniel Schönet are still part of the squad and can therefore prepare for a sporting revenge against Finland. The entire team has steadily improved over the course of the tournament and now looks ready to make history again. A look back shows that the Austrian national team is in 18th place in the all-time European Championship table and has already taken part in numerous European Championships.

Looking ahead

While Austria and Finland prepare for the grand final, Germany will compete in the upcoming bronze medal match against Italy, which takes place on the same day as the final. Both teams will give everything to secure a coveted place on the podium. Austria's team clearly underlined their own claims with a convincing performance against Germany and is optimistic about the next challenge.

The fans are full of anticipation. They are looking forward to the final and hope that their team will be at the top of the podium again. With their strong performance against Germany, the team impressively demonstrated that they have what it takes to defend their title. Another chapter in the history of Austrian football is about to begin. The path to the title is clear and the hope of a new triumph is within reach.

For further information on the development of the Austrian national football team and the history of its participation in the European Championships, take a look at the [Wikipedia entry](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichische_Fu%C3%9Fballnationalteam/European Championships) and read the detailed reports from localclick and kurier about the latest developments.