The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger produced one of the all-time great European Championship saves as a courageous performance from 10-player Germany stunned France to progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.
In an absorbing affair packed with unpredictable moments, including a shocking, early red card offence, video assistant referee drama, two penalties and two disallowed France goals, ultimately it was the more familiar conclusion of Germany’s mental strength excelling in a penalty shootout that led to the elimination of a France side who had struck the crossbar in the 120th minute.
