Germany failed to cement their position at the top of Group B in the Women's Soccer World Cup on Thursday as they drew 1-1 with Norway.
An early goal from Anja Mittag opened the scoring as Germany dominated the first half, but despite having 19 attempts on goal, they could not extend their lead. Maren Mjelde's equalising free-kick punished Germany's wastefulness, and the Norwegians held on for the point in a much-improved second-half performance.
After Germany handed out a 9-0 thrashing to Ivory Coast in their opening fixture, expectations were running high, and the Germans did not disappoint in the opening stages.