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Euro 2016: Germany Edge Past Italy in Thrilling Penalty Shootout to Enter Semis

July 03, 2016 03:40

Germany defeated Italy 6-5 in penalty shootouts to enter the Euro 2016 semi-finals. The score stayed 1-1 at extra-time.

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Two of world's best goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon and Manuel Neuer (not in picture) were under the bar for the match. (All images from AFP)
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Germany had a bad start as Sami Khedira had to be replaced by Bastian Schweinsteiger due to injury
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Despite several chances, no team could score in the first-half.
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Mesut Ozil gave Germany 1-0 lead in the 65th minute.
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The goal brought smiles to the face of German fans.
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The match also stood witness to several yellow cards. Italy's Sturaro (centre) was also cautioned.
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Leonardo Bonucci equalised for Italy in the 78th minute as he successfully converted a spot-kick.
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But no team could score another goal in regulation-time as well as extra-time as the game entered the penalty shootouts.
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It was a thriller in penalties, as Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, Thomas Muller and Mesut Ozil missed their spot-kicks
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However, Italy's Zaza, Pelle, Bonucci and Darmian missed their penalties.
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Finally, Germany's Jonas Hector scored to give Germany a 6-5 win over Italy in penalty shootouts.
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In the semi-final, Germany will face the winner of the quarter-final between France and Iceland

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