"Germany's Ann-Katrin Berger Propels Team to Victory Against France in Euro Quarter-Final"

In a thrilling Women's Euro quarter-final match, German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger exemplified her team’s determination as they fought through adversity. After facing an early red card and conceding a goal, Germany managed to draw 1-1 against France after 120 minutes of play, eventually triumphing 6-5 in a penalty shootout where Berger saved two crucial kicks and even scored one.

At 34 years old, Berger, who has bravely battled cancer twice, embraces the philosophy of "All we have is now." This was evident in the match as she made an outstanding save that thwarted a potential second-half own goal. Following the victory, Berger expressed her desire to have won the game in regulation time but acknowledged the collective effort of her teammates. "The credit should go to the team, not me," she stated, emphasizing the remarkable performance of the entire squad.

Midfielder Sjoeke Nuesken, who initially had a penalty saved but later converted during the shootout, praised Berger’s abilities. "She’s an amazing goalkeeper. I knew she would save the penalties," Nuesken said, citing Berger's calm demeanor and cleverness as key attributes that benefit the team.

Despite being reduced to ten players after defender Kathrin Hendrich was sent off in the 13th minute, the German team put forth an extraordinary performance. Berger, however, remained cautious about their upcoming match against Spain, acknowledging the need to focus and recover. "We take everything one step at a time," she noted, looking forward to the challenge ahead while also celebrating their hard-earned victory.