Germany has advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship after a dramatic penalty shootout against France.
The quarter-final match was marked by importent events, including red cards, disallowed goals, and ultimately, a penalty decider.
the game took an early turn in the 14th minute when German defender Katrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling the hair of French player Griedge Mbock inside the penalty area.This resulted in a penalty for France, which Grace Geyoro converted, despite a strong effort from German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.
Despite playing with ten players, Germany managed to equalize just before the half-hour mark through Sjoeke Nüsken from a corner kick.
France had opportunities to retake the lead,with Delphine Cascarino and Grace Geyoro both having goals disallowed for offside in the first half and early second half,respectively.
Germany was awarded a penalty in the 69th minute when jule Brand was fouled by Selma Bacha. Though, Sjoeke Nüsken’s penalty was saved by French goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.
The match remained tied at 1-1 through full time, leading to extra time and eventually a penalty shootout, where Germany emerged victorious.
