It’s the first time in nine appearances that the team has failed to make it out of the group stages at the tournament.
There’s heartbreak for Germany at the Women’s World Cup in Australia, with the world’s second-ranked team failing to make it out of the group stage of the tournament for the first time in nine appearances.
The Germans, former two-times champions, were held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea on Thursday in Brisbane, a result which sends both teams home.
Led by captain Alexandra Popp, Germany created numerous scoring opportunities but could not find the winner.
South Korea struck early in the sixth minute when a defence-splitting pass from Lee Youngju found Cho Sohyun, who produced a calm finish.
In the 42nd minute, Popp equalised for Germany with a towering header off a cross from Svenja Huth.
Germany chased the winning goal throughout the second half, but a…