The German women’s national team ends its 2024 calendar year on a mixed note after a head-scratching 1-2 loss to Italy in Bochum. Two high-profile errors in defense overshadowed a performance that was scintillating at times.

Germany's women lost their final game of 2024 after Italy sealed a late 2-1 friendly win in Bochum on Monday. Agnese Bonfantini opened the scoring for the visitors on 13 minutes following Sarai Linder's mistake but Feliticas Rauch levelled the score after half-time with a header.

Italy Women ended 2024 on a high note after claiming a 2-1 win over Germany. Scorers: Rauch 51'; Bonfantini 11', Cantore 74'Agnese Bonfantini opened the scoring for the visitors on 11 minutes with a