Berger was was first recognized 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, profitable 5 Ladies's Tremendous League titles earlier than transferring to US facet Gotham FC final yr.
“She is a participant who has had excessive experiences,” Wuck mentioned after the sport.
“That may be a essential character trait. I believe her religion and pathway in life has made positive she is affected person, and the persistence and quietness she brings to the group she proved at present.”
Berger, who was named participant of the match, mentioned reporters mustn't concentrate on her efficiency.
“All of the credit score ought to go to the group and never me. Perhaps it was the decisive second in penalty shootout, however everybody right here ought to discuss concerning the efficiency of the group as a result of that was superb and unimaginable,” she mentioned.
Germany midfielder Sjoeke Nusken mentioned 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 mentioned.
“She is an incredible 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 we've got seen most lately,” mentioned former England keeper Karen Bardsley.
“Hannah Hampton gained participant of the match in opposition to Sweden. By way of 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 women with the way in which they performed this recreation out in such tough circumstances.
“This can be a actual gamers' efficiency tonight. I have been actually impressed; Germany confirmed some actual grit.”
