Germany overcome Austria challenge to reach Women's Euro 2022 semis

Germany beat Austria 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Women's European Championship, continuing their quest for a record-extending ninth title.

Lina Magull's first-half strike and a late goal from Alexandra Popp secured the win for Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's side but they found it tough going at the Brentford Community Stadium against an Austria side who hit the woodwork three times.

Austria, who reached the last four in the 2017 edition, started strongly and came close to opening the scoring in the 13th minute when Marina Georgieva rose to meet a corner but her header hit the outside of the post.

25' #GER 1-0 #AUT The German press pays off and Magull finishes the counter-attack