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Germany lost 2-1 against Australia in a friendly women’s international on Monday as the hosts’ long-serving forward Alexandra Popp ended her international career. Germany led early from Selina Cerci five minutes into the game but Kyra Cooney-Cross with a stunning long range effort in the 39th and Clare Hunt’s header in the 77th gave the Matildas victory and spoilt the home debut of new Germany coach Christian Wück. The former men’s U17 coach had started the new job with an impressive 4-3 victory at Wembley against England on Friday. Popp, 33, led the Germany team one last time as captain befor…

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