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Germany Prevails Over France on Penalties to Reach Euro 2025 Semi-Finals

Ann-Katrin Berger’s heroics turned Germany’s early dismissal into a 6-5 shootout victory that books a semi-final with Spain

Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Quarter Final - France v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - July 19, 2025  France's Melvine Malard in action with Germany's Sophia Kleinherne and g22 REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Quarter Final - France v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - July 19, 2025  Germany players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Overview

  • Defender Kathrin Hendrich was sent off in the 13th minute after a VAR review found her pulling an opponent’s hair, forcing Germany to play with 10 players for more than 100 minutes.
  • Grace Geyoro scored France’s opening penalty before Sjoeke Nüskens levelled with a 25th-minute header, and extra time ended in a 1-1 draw.
  • Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made a goal-line clearance in extra time, saved two shootout penalties and scored one herself to secure a 6-5 victory.
  • France had two goals ruled out for offside and saw a second-half penalty saved, prolonging their streak of quarter-final exits without a major title.
  • Germany will meet reigning world champions Spain in Zurich but will be without the suspended Hendrich in the semi-final.