Heartbreak for France as Geyoro questions when luck will finally smile on them after penalty-shootout loss to Germany at Euro 2025.
In a thrilling quarter-final clash, France drew 1-1 with Germany in normal time despite having a player advantage following Hendrich’s red card. Geyoro converted the resulting penalty, but Nusken equalized soon after. Two disallowed goals and Malard hitting the woodwork in extra time added to the drama.
Majri and Sombath both had penalties saved by Berger in the shootout, leading to France’s elimination. This marks the fourth time France has exited the Euros at the quarter-final stage since 2009.
Geyoro, now France’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament, expressed her frustration at the cruel result. She lamented the missed chances and wondered when luck would finally be on their side.
France’s dominance throughout the match was evident with 2.1 expected goals from 18 shots and 74.4% possession. Despite their efforts, they struggled to break down a resilient German defense.
Coach Bonadei credited Germany for their heroic performance and acknowledged that it was the small details that decided the match. He praised his team’s effort but admitted that Germany played well.
The disappointment was palpable as France believed in their potential and improvement. Bonadei highlighted the high level of competition and the need to capitalize on opportunities, especially with a numerical advantage.
In the end, France’s inability to convert their dominance into goals proved costly, leaving them frustrated and disappointed with the outcome.
