The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger produced one of the all-time great European Championship saves as a courageous performance from 10-player Germany stunned France to progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.
In an absorbing affair packed with unpredictable moments, including a shocking, early red card offence, video assistant referee drama, two penalties and two disallowed France goals, ultimately it was the more familiar conclusion of Germany’s mental strength excelling in a penalty shootout that led to the elimination of a France side who had struck the crossbar in the 120th minute.
Written by Tom Garry at St Jakob-Park
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/19/france-germany-womens-euro-2025-quarter-final-match-report under the title “Berger stars in shootout as Germany overcome early red card to fell France at Euro 2025”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
