On a dismal night for the German defense maybe it is only fitting to hand the award to a substitute. Hendrich, who plays for the Chicago Stars in the NWSL, came on at half-time and had more ground duels attempted (8) than both starting center-backs combined...although Germany was a woman down at that point and the game had changed.

Sweden put down a statement 4-1 win over Germany at the Women’s European Championship on Saturday and secured a potentially easier route to the final.The record eight-time champion was dominated, although Sweden’s task was made easier after Germany forward Carlotta Wamser was sent off — barely half an hour in — for swatting a ball away from the goal-line with her arm.