Germans miss first penalties in shootout since 1982
Established stars Mueller, Ozil, Schweinsteiger all miss
Youngsters Kimmich, Hector see Germany through
Germany team players pose for a photo prior to their Euro 2016 quarter final soccer match against Italy at the Stade de Bordeaux, in France on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Photo: Reuters
BORDEAUX: Germany coach Joachim Loew and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer praised the team’s less experienced players for stepping up to convert in their dramatic penalty shootout against Italy, firing the world champions into the Euro 2016 final four.
Something had to give in Bordeaux as Saturday’s 1-1 draw meandered to penalties, with Italy’s …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
