Germany’s Euro 2025 Quarter-Final Hinges on Player Ejection, Team Secures Victory

A key moment in the Euro 2025 quarter-final saw a German defender receive a red card after controversially pulling a French player’s hair, leading to a penalty and a subsequent goal. The incident occurred during the match at St. Jakob Park in Basel, Switzerland.

Defender Kathrin Hendrich was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute for the foul, which awarded France a penalty that Grace Geyoro converted to take the lead. Despite being a player down, Germany responded with a swift equalizer from Sjoeke Nüsken just over ten minutes later. The match remained tense, with France having two goals disallowed for offside before halftime, as Germany fought hard to defend their goal.

The game intensified as both sides vied for the decisive goal, with the outcome determining who would face Spain in the semi-finals. The German team celebrated their victory, benefitting from their resilience despite the early setback. The match’s dramatic conclusion sets up an exciting semi-final clash with Spain, with the possibility of facing England’s team, known as the Lionesses, in the final.

A Germany player was sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair during the quarter-final against France.

Defender Kathrin Hendrich receives a straight red card for the foul.

Hendrich reacts with disbelief as the incident is reviewed by VAR.

She is consoled by teammates as she departs in tears.