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Germany U17 Women's Coaching Staff and Victory Against Denmark


A Promising Start The German U17 women’s national team is set for an exciting season, bolstered by a robust and experienced coaching staff. Head coach Melanie Behringer, a former national player, now has additional support with the appointment of Melanie Fink as assistant coach. Fink’s arrival from TSG Hoffenheim marks an important step in the development of the junior team as they prepare for European Championship qualification.


Melanie Fink: A Rising Coaching Talent

Melanie Fink brings a wealth of experience in youth football, despite her young age. Her journey through Hoffenheim’s coaching ranks highlights her dedication and competence. Over seven years, she held various positions within the club, most recently as the head coach of the U13/U14 juniors and head of training for the U9 to U11 age groups.


Her coaching career took off in 2018 when she was appointed head coach of the TSG U17 juniors. Fink’s development reached a new milestone recently as she completed the UEFA Elite Youth A Diploma, the highest certification in European youth football coaching.


Kai Krüger, head of the junior national teams, expressed his confidence in Fink’s ability to contribute to the U17 team’s growth: “Melanie already has a wealth of experience in the youth sector at a young age, which we want to build on.” He emphasized her passion and energy as essential qualities that will help shape the future of the team alongside Behringer and assistant coach Nikola Ludwig.


Victories Against Denmark: A Strong Start to the Season


The German U17 juniors kicked off their international season with two hard-fought victories against Denmark in Kolding. These matches, played on September 21 and 24, provided essential preparation ahead of their European Championship qualifiers.


In the first game, Germany secured a 2-1 win, showing resilience and determination in a tightly contested match. Behringer, reflecting on the game, said, "We are happy that we can play two international matches against Denmark before the European Championship qualifiers. We want to get into the swing of things and consolidate our style of play." The second game proved to be a dramatic encounter.


Denmark took an early lead through Julie Olander in the 13th minute, but the German juniors responded quickly. Lotta Wrede from Hamburger SV equalized in the 20th minute, followed by a goal from Amy Wrigge of Bayer 04 Leverkusen just three minutes later. Despite a challenging second half, Germany managed to hold onto their lead and secure another 2-1 victory.


Behringer praised her team’s performance: "The team was right in the game and implemented our instructions as we had planned." She also noted that tactical adjustments in the second half gave valuable insights into the squad's potential ahead of the European Championship qualifiers.


Looking Ahead to the European Championship Qualifiers


Germany’s next challenge comes in November when they will face Turkey (November 3), Bosnia-Herzegovina (November 6), and Belgium (November 9) in the first round of European Championship qualification. These matches will be crucial in determining the team's path to the final stages of the tournament.


Conclusion


With an experienced coaching team and two important victories against Denmark under their belt, the German U17 women’s national team is off to a promising start this season. Melanie Fink’s appointment adds depth and expertise to an already capable coaching staff, and the team’s performance on the pitch reflects their readiness for the challenges ahead.


As the team prepares for European Championship qualifiers, fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how they continue to grow under Behringer and Fink's leadership.


Questions to Ponder:


1. How will the tactical insights from the Denmark games influence the team’s strategy in the European Championship qualifiers?


2. What specific qualities does Melanie Fink bring that could help the team perform on the international stage?


3. Can the team maintain their winning momentum in the crucial upcoming matches against Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Belgium?


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