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Germany beats France on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals despite early red card
BASEL, Switzerland -- Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the semifinals of the Women's European Championship despite playing almost the entire match — and extra time — with 10 players. A drama-filled match finished 1-1 on Saturday, then Germany won the shootout 6-5 thanks to the heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger, who saved two shots as well as dispatching her own spot kick. There were tears of joy from the Germany players after perhaps one of the greatest examples in soccer history of digging deep to defy the odds. 'Everyone was in each other's arms,' Germany coach Christian Wück said. 'Everyone was celebrating; everyone was happy that this hard-fought performance led us to victory. 'I can only say it again and again: I'm so proud of the team for the way they took on this challenge against an opponent who demanded everything from us. That was incredible.' Germany, which is bidding for a record-extending ninth European Championship title, will face World Cup winner Spain in Zurich on Wednesday. That seemed improbable after less than 13 minutes when Germany midfielder Kathrin Hendrich pulled the hair of France captain Griedge Mbock and issued a straight red card. Grace Geyoro converted the resulting penalty but Sjoeke Nüsken headed her team level just 10 minutes later. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, Germany could have taken the lead with a penalty of its own in the second half but France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick. Nüsken scored Germany's last spot kick in the shootout. For the second straight match, Germany was forced to play the majority of the contest with 10 players -- Carlotta Wamser was sent off shortly before halftime of the 4-1 thrashing by Sweden in their final group match. This time it happened even earlier. A France free kick was headed wide but the video assistant referee spotted Hendrich yanking Mbock's ponytail. Geyoro stepped up and, despite the resounding jeers from the wall of Germany fans behind the goal, dispatched the penalty powerfully down the middle. Germany knew that, with a player down, it had to take full advantage of its set-pieces. Klara Bühl floated in a corner and Nüsken raced to the near post to meet it with a glancing header that looped into the far corner of the net. Despite the player advantage, France was struggling to impose itself, although it had two goals ruled out for offside either side of the break. Germany was gifted a chance to take a remarkable lead when France defender Selma Bacha gave away a needless penalty when she tripped Jules Brand near the byline. But France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick in yet another failed penalty at Euro 2025. The best save of the night — and maybe even of the tournament — came from her Germany counterpart in extra time. A backward header from Germany captain Janina Minge had Berger scrambling back to scoop it off the line with an astonishing one-handed stop to spare her teammate's blushes. Melvine Malard sent a long-range screamer crashing off the crossbar with almost the last touch of the 120 minutes. Berger saved the first penalty she faced from Amel Majri, but Les Bleues were back level when Germany's Sara Däbritz hit the bar with her penalty. Berger took the next spot kick, Germany's fifth, and left her counterpart with no chance. Shortly afterward the goalie saved again, this time to deny Alice Sombath and spark Germany's celebrations. The result ended France's 11-match winning streak as the quarterfinals continue to be a stumbling block for Les Bleues, who have now been eliminated in the quarterfinals in seven of the past nine World Cups or Euros. 'I don't think we have a psychological problem. We have opponents of quality, and it gets harder and harder," said France coach Laurent Bonadei, who took charge in August.
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Germany beats France on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals - World
Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the semifinals of the Women's European Championship despite playing almost the entire match — and extra time — with 10 players. A drama-filled match finished 1-1 on Saturday, then Germany won the shootout 6-5 thanks to the heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger, who saved two shots as well as dispatching her own spot kick. There were tears of joy from the Germany players after perhaps one of the greatest examples in soccer history of digging deep to defy the odds. 'Everyone was in each other's arms,' Germany coach Christian Wück said. 'Everyone was celebrating; everyone was happy that this hard-fought performance led us to victory. 'I can only say it again and again: I'm so proud of the team for the way they took on this challenge against an opponent who demanded everything from us. That was incredible.' Germany, which is bidding for a record-extending ninth European Championship title, will face World Cup winner Spain in Zurich on Wednesday. Early drama over hair-pulling That seemed improbable after less than 13 minutes when Germany midfielder Kathrin Hendrich pulled the hair of France captain Griedge Mbock and issued a straight red card. Grace Geyoro converted the resulting penalty but Sjoeke Nüsken headed her team level just 10 minutes later. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, Germany could have taken the lead with a penalty of its own in the second half but France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick. Nüsken scored Germany's last spot kick in the shootout. Played short again For the second straight match, Germany was forced to play the majority of the contest with 10 players -- Carlotta Wamser was sent off shortly before halftime of the 4-1 thrashing by Sweden in their final group match. This time it happened even earlier. A France free kick was headed wide but the video assistant referee spotted Hendrich yanking Mbock's ponytail. Geyoro stepped up and, despite the resounding jeers from the wall of Germany fans behind the goal, dispatched the penalty powerfully down the middle. Germany knew that, with a player down, it had to take full advantage of its set-pieces. Klara Bühl floated in a corner and Nüsken raced to the near post to meet it with a glancing header that looped into the far corner of the net. Goals disallowed Despite the player advantage, France was struggling to impose itself, although it had two goals ruled out for offside either side of the break. Germany was gifted a chance to take a remarkable lead when France defender Selma Bacha gave away a needless penalty when she tripped Jules Brand near the byline. But France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick in yet another failed penalty at Euro 2025. The best save of the night — and maybe even of the tournament — came from her Germany counterpart in extra time. A backward header from Germany captain Janina Minge had Berger scrambling back to scoop it off the line with an astonishing one-handed stop to spare her teammate's blushes. Melvine Malard sent a long-range screamer crashing off the crossbar with almost the last touch of the 120 minutes. More Berger heroics Berger saved the first penalty she faced from Amel Majri, but Les Bleues were back level when Germany's Sara Däbritz hit the bar with her penalty. Berger took the next spot kick, Germany's fifth, and left her counterpart with no chance. Shortly afterward the goalie saved again, this time to deny Alice Sombath and spark Germany's celebrations. The result ended France's 11-match winning streak as the quarterfinals continue to be a stumbling block for Les Bleues, who have now been eliminated in the quarterfinals in seven of the past nine World Cups or Euros. 'I don't think we have a psychological problem. We have opponents of quality, and it gets harder and harder,' said France coach Laurent Bonadei, who took charge in August. 'But I think my players gave us hope; Rome wasn't built in a day.' (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Germany beats France on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals despite early red card
BASEL: Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the semifinals of the Women's European Championship despite playing almost the entire match — and extra time — with 10 players. A drama-filled match finished 1-1 on Saturday, then Germany won the shootout 6-5 thanks to the heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger, who saved two shots as well as dispatching her own spot kick. There were tears of joy from the Germany players after perhaps one of the greatest examples in soccer history of digging deep to defy the odds. "Everyone was in each other's arms," Germany coach Christian Wück said. "Everyone was celebrating; everyone was happy that this hard-fought performance led us to victory. "I can only say it again and again: I'm so proud of the team for the way they took on this challenge against an opponent who demanded everything from us. That was incredible." Germany, which is bidding for a record-extending ninth European Championship title, will face World Cup winner Spain in Zurich on Wednesday. Early drama over hair-pulling That seemed improbable after less than 13 minutes when Germany midfielder Kathrin Hendrich pulled the hair of France captain Griedge Mbock and issued a straight red card. Grace Geyoro converted the resulting penalty but Sjoeke Nüsken headed her team level just 10 minutes later. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, Germany could have taken the lead with a penalty of its own in the second half but France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick. Nüsken scored Germany's last spot kick in the shootout.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Germany beats France on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals despite early red card
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Germany overcame France on penalties and reached the semifinals of the Women's European Championship despite playing almost the entire match — and extra time — with 10 players. A drama-filled match finished 1-1 on Saturday, then Germany won the shootout 6-5 thanks to the heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger , who saved two shots as well as dispatching her own spot kick. There were tears of joy from the Germany players after perhaps one of the greatest examples in soccer history of digging deep to defy the odds. 'Everyone was in each other's arms,' Germany coach Christian Wück said. 'Everyone was celebrating; everyone was happy that this hard-fought performance led us to victory. 'I can only say it again and again: I'm so proud of the team for the way they took on this challenge against an opponent who demanded everything from us. That was incredible.' Germany, which is bidding for a record-extending ninth European Championship title, will face World Cup winner Spain in Zurich on Wednesday. Early drama over hair-pulling That seemed improbable after less than 13 minutes when Germany midfielder Kathrin Hendrich pulled the hair of France captain Griedge Mbock and issued a straight red card. Grace Geyoro converted the resulting penalty but Sjoeke Nüsken headed her team level just 10 minutes later. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, Germany could have taken the lead with a penalty of its own in the second half but France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick. Nüsken scored Germany's last spot kick in the shootout. Played short again For the second straight match, Germany was forced to play the majority of the contest with 10 players — Carlotta Wamser was sent off shortly before halftime of the 4-1 thrashing by Sweden in their final group match. This time it happened even earlier. A France free kick was headed wide but the video assistant referee spotted Hendrich yanking Mbock's ponytail. Geyoro stepped up and, despite the resounding jeers from the wall of Germany fans behind the goal, dispatched the penalty powerfully down the middle. Germany knew that, with a player down, it had to take full advantage of its set-pieces. Klara Bühl floated in a corner and Nüsken raced to the near post to meet it with a glancing header that looped into the far corner of the net. Goals disallowed Despite the player advantage, France was struggling to impose itself, although it had two goals ruled out for offside either side of the break. Germany was gifted a chance to take a remarkable lead when France defender Selma Bacha gave away a needless penalty when she tripped Jules Brand near the byline. But France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saved Nüsken's spot kick in yet another failed penalty at Euro 2025. The best save of the night — and maybe even of the tournament — came from her Germany counterpart in extra time. A backward header from Germany captain Janina Minge had Berger scrambling back to scoop it off the line with an astonishing one-handed stop to spare her teammate's blushes. Melvine Malard sent a long-range screamer crashing off the crossbar with almost the last touch of the 120 minutes. More Berger heroics Berger saved the first penalty she faced from Amel Majri, but Les Bleues were back level when Germany's Sara Däbritz hit the bar with her penalty. Berger took the next spot kick, Germany's fifth, and left her counterpart with no chance. Shortly afterward the goalie saved again, this time to deny Alice Sombath and spark Germany's celebrations. The result ended France's 11-match winning streak as the quarterfinals continue to be a stumbling block for Les Bleues, who have now been eliminated in the quarterfinals in seven of the past nine World Cups or Euros. 'I don't think we have a psychological problem. We have opponents of quality, and it gets harder and harder,' said France coach Laurent Bonadei, who took charge in August. 'But I think my players gave us hope; Rome wasn't built in a day.' ___ AP soccer:
The Guardian
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Chelsea v Barcelona: Women's Champions League semi-final, second leg
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 30 min: Nüsken has looked bright for Chelsea. The German midfielder drags the ball away from an opposition player and finds Baltimore again. This time Baltimore picks out Ramírez who half heartedly goes down under a challenge. Share 28 min: As much as I tried to build up this game, Barcelona have largely looked comfortable, even before the goal. Chelsea have never scored against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Share Surely that's game, set and match. Aitana Bonmatí drives with the ball from her own half, evading a slide tackle from Niamh Charles. The Spanish midfielder just keeps on going and smashes the ball past Hampton at her near post. Clinical! Aitana Bonmati scores for Barcelona! Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Share 23 min: Another chance for Chelsea. After a turnover in play, Cuthbert plays a through ball to Nüsken who hits the ball at Catalina Coll's feet. Share 22 min: Chance for Chelsea. Ramírez picks up the ball on the right and cuts a cross back for Baltimore on the six yard line. Baltimore is unable to connect with the ball though. Share 19 min: Erin Cuthbert has been an engine in the middle of the park so far. The midfielder is closing the Barcelona players down and distributing the ball expertly. That's why Bompastor calls her an 'aggressivity booster.' Share 16 min: Maybe some nerves from Chelsea in the opening period. Lucy Bronze plays a sloppy back pass to Hannah Hampton and the ball goes out of play for a Barcelona corner. Share 14 min: It's been an intense start to the game. Chelsea are pressing high but Barcelona are more than capable of playing out from the back and stretching the Chelsea back line. Millie Bright battles for possession with Ewa Pajor. Photograph: Chelsea Football Club/Share 10 min: Great skill from Nüsken on the touchline. She rolls the ball through the legs of Ona Batlle and sets Sandy Baltimore away with a deft trivela pass. The French left-back, who is playing as a left-winger today, rushes her pass to Ramírez and it comes to nothing. Share 7 min: Mayra Ramírez failed to make much of an impact in the first leg. The Colombian will need to be on top form today to provide Chelsea with a focal point to their attacks. Share 4 min: Barcelona aren't even entertaining the idea of a historic comeback. They're quick to put Chelsea under pressure with Alexia Putellas firing an effort slightly wide from about 20 yards out. Share 3 min: Already Barcelona are settling into a familiar pattern. They keep the ball for fun and find Aitana Bonmatí on the edge of the box. She flicks the ball over Sjoeke Nüsken's head and fires her volley over the bar. Share 1 min: Johanna Rytting Kaneryd receives the ball on the right and there's a huge roar from the crowd as she runs at Fridolina Rolfö. The players will need all the support they can get today. Share Barcelona kick us off and move the ball from left to right. Share There's a minute of silence to commemorate the life of Pope Francis. Share Jonathan Liew A message from Jonathan Liew: Pretty decent turnout at Stamford Bridge for what most neutral observers assume is going to be a lost cause. Around 25,000 tickets sold, and it does seem like most of them have turned up. The potential to be part of something spectacular – however unlikely the prospect may feel – is a very powerful consumer pull. It's why people buy lottery tickets. It's why people humiliate themselves in the name of love. It's why people – against all their artistic and commercial instincts – still let Woody Allen make movies. Share The players are making their way to the pitch. Millie Bright looks stern, determined to improve on her performance last week. Before the game, she said: 'Nothing is impossible within football or in sport if you have the right mentality, the right attitude.' Share Tom Garry Here's a message from Tom Garry at the game: The bright sunshine has brought smiles to Stamford Bridge but, when it comes to the football, there's not a lot of optimism amongst the Chelsea supporters I've spoken to around the stadium today. Most of them seem to have a sense of realism that what we're about to witness is a Barcelona procession into the final. But there's also that little feeling of 'maybe... what if?' among a minority, and the stadium DJ is currently doing his best to get everybody on their feet with a blast of Rihanna. If Chelsea can score an early goal, perhaps this place will begin to believe... Share 'We know we can beat them but we'll probably have to have the perfect game' said Bompastor to DAZN. 'Maybe wait for them [Barcelona] to make some mistakes' she added. Chelsea will need to see more of the ball in this game to stand any chance. Bompastor's side only touched the ball 12 times in the opposition box during the first leg and completed just over half as many passes as the home side. Share The last time Barcelona lost by three goals or more was in the 2019 Champions League final when Lyon beat them 4-1. Lucy Bronze, who has won five Champions League titles including the 2019 trophy with Lyon, had some strong words for her Chelsea teammates after their first leg defeat. According to Sonia Bompastor, the Chelsea right-back said: 'The second leg is a new opportunity for us, to play a home game with the support of the fans, and we need to believe it's possible to turn things around.' Share Chelsea: Hampton, Bronze, Bright, Girma, Charles, Walsh, Cuthbert, Nüsken, Kaneryd, Ramírez, Baltimore Subs: Spencer, Cox, Lawrence, Mpome, Kaptein, Jean-Francois, Hamano, Reiten, Brown, Macario, Beever-Jones Barcelona: Cata Coll, Paredes, María León, Clàudia Pina, Graham, Alexia, Patri, Aitana, Rolfö, Pajor, Batlle Subs: Gemma, Roebuck, Jana, Paralluelo, Marta, Vicky, Engen, Brugts, Caño, Schertenleib Share The statistics make for tough reading from a Chelsea perspective. Check out Tom Garry's match preview. Share Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Women's Champions League semi-final second leg between Chelsea and Barcelona. Sonia Bompastor faces the biggest challenge of her Chelsea tenure today. In fact Bompastor said: 'I think this one will be probably the biggest one [challenge] in my career as a manager.' Outplayed, outclassed and ultimately outscored in the first leg at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, Chelsea trail Barcelona 4-1 in the Champions League semi-final. It's a familiar situation for Barcelona who have made light work of Chelsea over the last few years. They beat Chelsea in the semi-final of the last two Champions League campaigns, and in the final of the 2020/21 season when they trounced Chelsea 4-0. Remontada may be the most overused in football, but if Chelsea were to progress against the originators, it would be one of the greatest comebacks in their history. It looks unlikely but crazier things have happened. Kick off is at 2pm. Email me to share your thoughts. Share
