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Germany holds off Italy to reach Nations League semifinals as other quarterfinals go to extra time

Germany's Joshua Kimmich, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring opening goal during the Nations League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Germany and Italy at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

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PARIS (AP) — Germany scored three first-half goals against Italy but then held on grimly for a 3-3 draw to reach the Nations League semifinals on Sunday.

Giacomo Raspadori's penalty deep into second-half stoppage time put Italy within one goal of forcing extra time in Dortmund, but Germany just secured a 5-4 aggregate win.

The other three quarterfinals on Sunday — defending champion Spain vs.