Berger Stars In Shootout As Germany Overcome Early Red Card To Fell France At Euro 2025 2025

Berger Stars In Shootout As Germany Overcome Early Red Card To Fell France At Euro 2025 2025

Germany produced a heroic performance with only 10 players to knock out a stunned France side after a penalty shootout and progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.

The record eight-time European champions had to play the vast majority of the contest with one player fewer than the French but defended doggedly throughout extra time and then won the shootout 6-5 to book a semi-final meeting with the world champions, Spain, on Wednesday in Zurich. The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany’s heroine, not only in the shootout, but with an astonishing save in extra time.

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