यजमान फ्रान्सकडून विश्वविजेत्या जर्मनीचा २-० असा धुव्वा

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युरो चषक स्पर्धेच्या दुसऱया उपांत्य फेरीत यजमान फ्रान्सने विश्वविजेत्या जर्मनीच्या संघाला धक्का दिला आहे.

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फ्रान्सने जर्मनीवर २-० असा दमदार विजय प्राप्त करून अंतिम फेरीत दिमाखात प्रवेश केला

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Germany dominated the first half in terms of possession and mini-chances. France looked unsettled and lost the ball on numerous occasions. But at the stroke of half time, Bastian Schweinsteiger leapt for the ball to defend a corner and ended up with a hand ball in the area that was well spotted by the referee. The mistake cost him a booking but more dearly, gave France a penalty chance. (Source: Reuters)

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The penalty was duly converted by Antoine Griezmann. The Atletico Madrid striker went to Manuel Neuerus right while the keeper went in the opposite direction to put France 1-0 ahead. (Source: Reuters)

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Just as Germanyus attack and threat piled up in the second half with time ticking down, Franceus nerves started to show. But, once again, to alleviate those was Griezmann albeit with a bit of luck. Paul Pogba sent in a cross from the left after Germany gave away the ball cheaply. Olivier Giroud tried to head the ball in but it was tamely palmed away by Manuel Neuer in the box. (Source: AP)

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With the ball in the box, Antoine Griezmann was on hand to poke the ball in between a defender and the goalkeeper to give France a much needed 2-0 lead. (Source: Reuters)

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Joachim Loew was a dejected man after the full time whistle. He later acknowledged that Germany were better than France in all respects but the goals and hence the result. He added that he believes France will win the title because theyuve looked the more convincing team as against Portugal. (Source: Reuters)