France faced a heartbreaking penalty-shootout loss to Germany in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Despite a player advantage and strong performance, France had two goals disallowed and saw multiple missed opportunities, including a shot that struck the woodwork. In the penalties, Amel Majri and Alice Sombath's efforts were saved, marking France's fourth quarter-final elimination, the most of any nation in Euros history. Geyoro's lament over luck highlighted the team's ongoing challenge with shootouts.
Grace Geyoro expressed deep frustration following France's penalty-shootout defeat against Germany at Euro 2025, lamenting their lack of luck despite dominating the match. Geyoro noted, "It's very cruel, very difficult... we wonder when luck will finally smile on us." France displayed their superiority with significant possession and expected goals but still failed to advance, marking their fourth quarter-final exit in the history of the Women's Euros.
France had a solid performance with 18 shots, 2.1 expected goals, and 74.4% possession, yet they struggled to convert their chances into a win. This match highlighted their historical position as the team with the most quarter-final exits in Euros history, reinforcing the pressing need to overcome the nemesis of penalty shootouts that have haunted them throughout major tournaments.
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