Germany survive hair pull as France lose their heads and Euro 2025 quarter-final
Hair pulls and disallowed goals in chaotic Germany v France quarter-final
- Germany defeated France 6-5 on penalties in a chaotic quarter-final match in Basel after the game ended 1-1.
- 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.