The German women's national team completed the list of semifinalists for the 2025 Women's Euro after eliminating France on penalties in the quarterfinal match at St. Jakob-Park Stadium, Basel.
Germany, who were forced to play with 10 men after defender Kathrin Henrich received a red card in the 13th minute, managed to hold France to a 1-1 draw until the end of normal time and 2 x 15 minutes of extra time.
After goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved France's seventh penalty kick, Alice Sombath, Germany won the penalty shootout 6-5 to advance to the semifinals, according to UEFA's official website.
Germany joins Italy, Spain, and defending champions England, who have already qualified for the semifinals. Germany, the most decorated Women's European Championship winners, will face Spain in the semifinal, scheduled for Wednesday (July 23) local time or Thursday (July 24) early morning WIB.
France took the lead through Grace Geyoro's penalty in the 15th minute, after Hendrich pulled French defender Griedge Mbock's hair. The foul also resulted in a red card for Hendrich after referee Tess Olofsson reviewed the VAR.
Coach Christian Wueck attempted to address the imbalance in players by substituting Sarai Linder for Sophia Kleinherne and tasking defensive midfielder Janina Minge to fill the gap in the heart of the German defense.
The strategy paid off, as in the 25th minute Germany converted a corner kick into a goal when Sjoeke Nuesken headed Klara Buehl's cross into the top right corner of the French goal to level the score at 1-1.
