Spain edge Germany after extra-time at UEFA Women’s EURO

Germany v Spain   UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Semi-Final ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JULY 23:
Franziska Kett and Elisa Senss of Germany look dejected after Aitana Bonmati of Spain not pictured scores Photo by Alexander HassensteinGetty Images

Spain beat Germany 1-0 to join England in the UEFA Women’s European Championship final on Sunday.

Giovanna Hoffman could not connect with a good chance for Germany, whose goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger twice denied Esther Gonzalez, once tipping over a long-range volley.

Irene Paredes headed against the post, as Spain had to settle for a goalless first half.

Sophia Kleinherne blocked an effort from Aitana Bonmati, Klara Buhl brought a good stop from Cata Coll and curled a free kick narrowly wide.

Right at the end of stoppage time, Coll kept out a deflected shot from Elisa Senss and blocked the follow-up by Carlotte Wamser.

The breakthrough came from Spain after 113 minutes, Aitana Bonmati turning on a ball through from Athenea del Castillo and beating Berger on her near post.

Lea Schuller came off the bench and saw her strike punched away by Coll, as Spain held their lead.

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Wilf Frith
Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.
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