Germany vs Colombia FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Highlights | Vanegas' late winner shocked Germany as Colombia reaches the Last 16

The Allianz Stadium witnessed history as Colombia Women's football team stunned the former World Champion Germany by 2-1 in a crazy thrilling action-packed clash. Manuela Vanegas scored a winning header in the 97th minute to register a historic victory for the South American nation. It all started with Linda Caicedo's wonder goal in the 52nd minute. Colombia showed the perfect combination of wildness and composure. They were defensively pretty strong although Popp scored from the penalty spot in the 89th minute to provide Germany the equalizer. No one would have thought Colombia will be the team to get the winner but it did happen. A sensational header from Vanegas wins the game for Colombia in a dramatic fashion. Germany allowed her the space and time to take the perfect header and she punished them. Read the Match Report of Germany vs Colombia clash and share your thoughts in the comments.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany vs Colombia | Match Report

First half:

A hard-fought first half brought plenty of drama but very few moments of magic from either side to break the deadlock. Germany forward Alexandra Popp enjoyed the best chance when a deflected shot fell to her inside the box, but she could only steer her volley over the bar. Carabali was playing like a wall for Colombo. She just didn't allow any opposition players to drive past her. Colombia were defensively solid while Germany weren't clinical enough to find the opener.

Second half:

The game brought life just after the break with a moment of brilliance from Caicedo. She just nullified two German defenders with her skill and then scored a worldie. A curling shot into the top corner of Merle Frohms' net, was just impressive to witness. Colombia pressed for a second goal but instead of the goal they received their first one back.

Schuller received a fine pass from Dabritz with her back to the goal. She dummied knowing Oberdorf was making a third-player run in behind. She collected and took the ball away from Perez, and absorbed the keeper's challenge for which she got booked. Popp couldn't spoil the chance and went through the middle to provide Germany, the equalizer. The South Americans didn't lose hope and claimed a famous win when Vanegas scored a brilliant header in the 97th minute from the corner. Colombia just nullified the German side and booked their tickets for the playoffs.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany vs Colombia | Live Blog

Lineups

Germany Lineup: Merle Frohms, Chantal Hagel, Sara Doorsoun, Kathrin Hendrich, Svenja Huth, Lena Oberdorf, Sara Däbritz, Klara Bühl, Lina Magull, Jule Brand, Alexandra Popp

Colombia Lineup: Catalina Pérez, Manuela Vanegas, Daniela Árias, Jorelyn Carabalí, Carolina Arias, Daniela Montoya, Lorena Bedoya, Linda Caicedo, Lady Andrade, Catalina Usme, Mayra Ramírez

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Germany vs Colombia: Live Blog | 2:55 P.M. (IST)

The players are out of the tunnel. It is time for the National Anthems.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany vs Colombia | Kick Off | 1'

Game on at the Allianz Stadium. Germany vs Colombia is now running.

Germany will qualify if they win today | 2'

Morocco defeated South Korea by 1-0 today at the Adelaide Stadium. That opens the direct opening for Germany. If they avoid a less today they will enter the knockouts.

Colombia looking for an early break | 6'

Colombia have started nicely here. They are looking confident.

Both teams at their best | 13'

Germany are settling into their passing now, but Colombia are pressing and looking to get players forward quickly.

Germany vs Colombia | 16'

Colombia aren't sitting off and have pace in behind, so building from the back against them is a problem.

Germany causing trouble with the help of pace | 21'

Brand drives across the face of the Colombian line from left to centre, but Carabali is there to win a good and important tackle.

Germany controlling the game now | 25'

After a slow start, Germany are taking over, and Carabali was forced to slide in and unload Brand, this time staying wide. The defending is getting increasingly wild.

Germany vs Colombia | 29'

Usme is down and she needs treatment.

No worries for Usme | 31'

Usme is fine and she'll be back after some treatment.

Free kick for Colombia | 34'

Colombia win a free-kick out on the right, far from goal but near enough for the ball to humped into the box.

Opportunity missed | 40'

Caicedo skipped infield and slid square for Ramirez, who drags a weak shot wide.

Five added minutes | 45+1'

Can anyone break the deadlock before halftime?

Carabali is the Wall | 45+4'

Carabali again reads the situation well to shepherd Buhl and ball down the outside. She's having a brilliant half.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany (0) vs Colombia (0) | Half-time

The second half is going to be an exciting one.

Germany vs Colombia | Second Half Kick Off | 46'

The teams are back for the second half.

End-to-end attack | 51'

This is speeding up now, Germany attacking then Colombia countering and Ramirez threatening.

Germany vs Colombia | 53' | Goallllllll!!!!!.. for Colombo | Caicedo strikes

It's Caicedo for Colombo. She hits a beauty and Colombo gets the lead first. What a beautiful goal that is!!!!...

Germany in search of a goal | 61'

Popp cuts inside and takes a left-foot drive, which sails over the top.

Corner for Germany | 63'

Germany are feeling the pressure now but they are not letting slip the match this early.

Substitutions | 67'

Germany replaced Magull with Schuller, while Colombia take off Montoya, their captain, to bring Ospina.

Colombia have to hold their ground strongly | 71'

Germany are desperate to get the equalizer.

Substitution for Germany | 76'

Another change for Germany. Anyomi replacing Buhl.

Defensive excellence | 78'

Colombia are defending brilliantly.

Defensive excellence | 82'

 Germany are forced out wide.

Penalty to Germany | 88'

Schuller receives a fine pass from Dabritz with her back to the goal. She dummies knowing Oberdorf is making a third-player run in behind. She collects, takes the ball away from Perez, and absorbs the keeper's challenge for which she's booked. A lifeline to Germany.

Germany vs Colombia | 89' | Goallllllll!!!!!.. for Germany | Popp strikes

Popp just couldn't spoil it. She sends Perez to the right side and strikes through the middle. Germany finally gets their equalizer.

Six minutes of added time | 90+1'

There is still plenty of time left for Germany to find the winner. They have the momentum now.

Excellent defending from Colombo | 90+5'

A heavy touch from Popp just outside the box, but she wins it back. Popp plays off Anyomi and, now she is inside the box, and chops inside Ramirez who stands up to win the challenge.

Germany vs Colombia | 90+7' | 2nd Goallllllll!!!!!.. for Colombia

OMG!. What just happened? Unbelievable scenes at the Allianz Stadium. A sensational header from Vanegas wins the game for Colombia in a dramatic fashion. Germany allowed her the space and time to take the perfect header and she delivers. What a match!!!.

Concussion | 90+13'

Carabali is carried off and Santos replaces her.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany (1) vs Colombia (2) | Full-time

Colombia just stunned the Germans. They showed the mentality, preparation, hunger, and dedication toward the sport until the very end. An unexpected but well-deserved fairy tale result for Colombia. They just nullified the German side and booked their tickets for the playoffs.

The biggest win in @FCFSeleccionCol's #FIFAWWC history. 👏 pic.twitter.com/jphBPLWHRM

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