Berger was was first identified with most cancers in 2017 whereas taking part in for Birmingham Metropolis, however she returned to soccer 76 days later and went on to be named within the Skilled Footballers’ Affiliation group of the yr.
She then loved an especially profitable spell at Chelsea, successful 5 Girls’s Tremendous League titles earlier than shifting to US facet Gotham FC final yr.
“She is a participant who has had excessive experiences,” Wuck stated after the sport.
“That could be a essential character trait. I believe her religion and pathway in life has made certain she is affected person, and the endurance and quietness she brings to the group she proved right this moment.”
Berger, who was named participant of the match, stated reporters mustn’t give attention to her efficiency.
“All of the credit score ought to go to the group and never me. Possibly it was the decisive second in penalty shootout, however everybody right here ought to discuss in regards to the efficiency of the group as a result of that was wonderful and unimaginable,” she stated.
Germany midfielder Sjoeke Nusken stated she was all the time assured they might win on penalties, figuring out Berger was between the posts.
“I knew we had Ann-Katrin Berger, so we’re superb on this,” she stated.
“She is a tremendous goalkeeper. She is so calm, she is so intelligent and I knew she would save penalties. We’re very completely satisfied she is in our group.”
Germany’s victory was the second quarter-final to be determined by penalties after England beat Sweden in a shootout that lacked high quality in comparison with Germany and France’s show.
“That is two excellent performances from goalkeepers that now we have seen most not too long ago,” stated former England keeper Karen Bardsley.
“Hannah Hampton gained participant of the match in opposition to Sweden. By a barely biased lens, I’m so happy to see goalkeepers get the credit score they deserve.
“I am not German however I’d be so proud to help these ladies with the best way they performed this sport out in such troublesome circumstances.
“It is a actual gamers’ efficiency tonight. I have been actually impressed; Germany confirmed some actual grit.”
