In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves in Germany’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal victory over France on Saturday night is relatively low down on the list.

Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger’s heroics in the penalty shootout helped Germany beat France and book a semifinal spot in the Women’s European Championships in Basel, Switzerland.

Ann-Katrin Berger pulled out all the heroics for Germany on Saturday. She had the save of the tournament so far, two stops in the penalty shootout and a successful spot kick of her own.