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Germany Eliminates France on Penalties in Euro 2025 Quarter-Final

France’s inability to convert a prolonged numerical advantage underscores its long-standing knockout-stage frailties against Germany.

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La France s’arrête en quart de finale de l’Euro.
L’équipe de France en bonne santé avant de défier l’Allemagne, samedi (21h) en quarts de finale de l’Euro féminin.
Ann-Katrin Berger a régné, Amel Majri a échoué.

Overview

  • France took the lead in the 13th minute when Grace Geyoro converted a penalty awarded after Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling Griedge Mbock’s hair.
  • Germany equalized in the 25th minute as Sjoeke Nüsken headed in a corner against the run of play.
  • Despite dominating play with a numerical edge, France had two goals disallowed for offside under VAR intervention and failed to break German resistance.
  • The match remained level through extra time before Germany prevailed 6–5 in a nail-biting penalty shootout after Alice Sombath missed the decisive attempt.
  • Germany advances to face Spain in the semi-finals while France begins to reassess its tactical approach and mental preparation ahead of future tournaments.