Germany defy odds to reach Euro 2025 semifinal
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Germany secured a 6-5 penalty shootout win against France in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final match on Saturday, 19 July
Germany reached the semifinals of the Women's Euro 2025 the hard way. Forced to play 10-vs.-11 for most of the match due to an early red card, the Germans beat France in a shootout to advance out of the quarterfinals. It was the first time in tournament history a team won a game after falling behind with 10 players.
After her crucial penalties performance against France, Ann-Katrin Berger credits her teammates as Germany advance to the Euro 2025 semi-final vs. Spain.
The Germans beat France with one of the most impressive displays you will see from a side reduced to 10 players for most of a game