Hair pulls and disallowed goals in chaotic Germany v France quarter-final
Germany's Kathrin Hendrich was sent off in the 13th minute for pulling an opponent's hair, leading to a penalty for France, which Grace Geyoro converted.
Germany managed to equalise through Sjoeke Nusken, who later had a penalty saved in the second half.
France had multiple goals disallowed for offside, contributing to their inability to secure a win in regular or extra time.
German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was the hero, making crucial saves and scoring a penalty herself, ultimately saving the decisive penalty to send Germany through.
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