Drama in penalty shootout: Germany defeats France and crowns!

Drama in penalty shootout: Germany defeats France and crowns!

It was a memorable evening in the St. Jakob Park in Basel when the German women's football team reached the semi-finals of the European women's football championship on July 20, 2025. After an exciting encounter against the French women, the team of coach Christian Wück triumphed 6: 5 in penalty shootout after it was 1-1 after regular playing time and extension. The approximately 34,000 spectators in the sold -out stadium were witnesses of a breathtaking game that triggered unforgettable emotions.

The game began for Germany unhappily when Grace Geyoro scored the first goal for France in the 15th minute. But the German defensive, which had to compete without the injured Giulia Gwinn and the red -locked Carlotta Wamser, showed great fighting spirit. In the 25th minute, Sjoeke Nüsken managed to equalize. However, this was the only chance of the Germans in the first half.

tension until the end

In a remarkable turning point, Kathrin Hendrich received a red card after she had dragged Griedge Mbock Bathy on the braid. From that moment on, Germany had to play almost the entire game outnumbered. After half -time, France had another clear chance when a goal from Geyoro was not recognized due to offside. In return, Germany had the opportunity to take the lead through a penalty, but Nüsken failed due to the French goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin.

The nerves of the players were put to the test when the game went into extra time. In the end, the penalty shootout had to make the decision, and Germany was accurate: Ann-Katrin Berger, Janina Minge, Linda Dallmann, Rebecca Knaak, Klara Bühl and Sjoeke Nüsken met for Germany. Only Sara Däbritz failed when she hit the crossbar. Berger, who defended two shots from Amel Majri and Alice Sombath, was outstanding for France.

a team full of pride

The captain Janina Minge proudly expressed the team performance after the game. Coach Christian Wück praised the performance of the goalkeeper Berger, who had previously secured Olympic bronze with a penalty against Spain. This success was not a matter of course, because with the failures and the red card the team was strongly challenged.

In the semi -finals, the world champion Spain is waiting for Germany on Wednesday. The anticipation of this encounter is great, since Germany has already impressively opened in the group phase. Jule Brand is run with two goals in the front places on the goal scorer list, while the Spaniards are highest, led by Esther González with four goals in this tournament. This first encounter underlines the grown competition and the tension that the tournament brings with it. The time reports that despite all adversity, the German team has presented itself as a serious force.

The semi -finals not only promises exciting sport, but also the opportunity to show your own strength and cohesion. The coming days will show whether the German national team can shine again, but one thing is certain: they have already conquered the hearts of many football fans.