{
  "id": 13431052,
  "title": "Wolfsburg’s Cora Zicai grateful for first Germany starting opportunity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/wolfsburgs-cora-zicai-grateful-for-first-germany-starting-opportunity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wolfsburg-cora-zicai-grateful-first-141200567.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wolfsburg’s young winger Cora Zicai has expressed her gratitude for finally earning a starting position with the German national team following their recent friendly victory over Australia. The 21-year-old was deployed in the right flank by head coach Christian Wück, a role that allowed her to showcase her pace, dribbling skills and attacking potential. Zicai contributed to Germany's 4-2 win with her direct involvement in the team's attacking plays throughout the game. Despite an earlier injury-riddled period that threatened her rise to prominence in German football, Zicai took full advantage of the opportunity she was given. Speaking after the match, she conveyed her relief at being part of the starting lineup again, stating that she simply wanted to enjoy the experience and gain more minutes on the pitch.",
  "summary": "Germany international Cora Zicai has expressed her relief at returning to the German national team following Friday evening’s 4-2 friendly victory over Australia in Karlsruhe. The 21-year-old Wolfsb...",
  "key_points": [
    "21-year-old Cora Zicai grateful for Germany starting spot",
    "Played right flank in 4-2 victory over Australia",
    "Overcame injury issues to earn opportunity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}