Germany triumphed over France 6-5 on penalties to advance to the Euro 2025 semifinals despite playing with 10 players for over 100 minutes. Coach Christian Wuck’s adjustment to the backline was marred by an early sending off of Kathrin Hendrich, which allowed France to score first through a converted penalty. Germany equalized with a header from Sjoeke Nuskens and continued to fight back after a missed penalty in the second half. In extra time, they held firm against France's attempts and ultimately won the penalty shootout, thanks largely to goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger's key saves.
Germany played with 10 players for over 100 minutes but managed to beat France 6-5 on penalties to qualify for the Euro 2025 semifinals.
Despite a recent heavy loss to Sweden, Germany regrouped after an early setback to level the score and eventually win through penalties.
Coach Christian Wuck's decision to reinforce the backline with Kathrin Hendrich backfired, leading to her sending off shortly after the match began.
Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was instrumental in Germany's victory, making crucial saves in both regular time and the decisive penalty shootout.
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