Saturday, July 2, 2016

Germany's worst penalty shootout ends Italian hoodoo (The Associated Press)

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrates at the end of the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and Italy, at the Nouveau Stade in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Germany defeated Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout after the game ended tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Despite missing more penalties in one shootout than it had done in 40 years of taking spot-kicks after extra time, Germany still managed to end its curse against Italy. Thomas Mueller, Mesut Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger all missed in Saturday's shootout after the sides finished 1-1 following extra time in their European Championship quarterfinal. Fortunately, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer spared their blushes with two saves as Italy missed four spot-kicks and Germany went on to win 6-5, securing the team's first competitive victory over the Azzurri at the ninth attempt.


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