MONTREAL (Reuters) - Germany beat France in a penalty shootout after their thrilling Women's World Cup quarter-final ended 1-1 after extra time.
The Germans triumphed 5-4 in the shootout after Claire Lavogez saw her kick saved by Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer. Louisa Necib had put France in front in the 64th minute but Germany equalized in the 84th minute after Celia Sasic converted a penalty after Amel Majri was ruled to have handled inside the box.
Germany will face the winners of Friday's other quarter-final between the United States and China.
(Reporting by Simon Evans in Edmonton; Editing by Frank Pingue)
- Germany
- penalty shootout
- Claire Lavogez
- Louisa Necib
- Nadine Angerer
Umpire Andy Fletcher attempts to charge mound against Jon Lester
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