Italy's Costly Error Sends Germany to Nations League Semifinals

Germany is clear for the semifinal in the men's Nations League – after a gross mistake by Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the semifinal, they will meet Portugal, who knocked out Denmark after extra time.

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Italy's Costly Error Sends Germany to Nations League Semifinals
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Germany had just been awarded a corner kick in the quarterfinal return match in Dortmund when Donnarumma wanted to talk to the referee.

Then Joshua Kimmich saw his chance.

Quickly, he sprinted out to the corner flag and played the ball in to Jamal Musiala, who made it 2–0.

The Italian players? They just stood and looked on, writes Expressen.

Germany led 3–0 at halftime. In the second half, the match turned around and Italy caught up to 3–3, including two goals by Moise Kean. But Germany advanced to the semifinal with a total score of 5–4.

Denmark had a 1–0 lead to build on against Portugal after their first quarterfinal. Already after five minutes of play in the return match in Lisbon, the Portuguese seemed likely to equalize, but Kasper Schmeichel was able to save Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty.

The Danish joy was, however, short-lived, as Joachim Andersen scored an own goal in the first half and after 90 minutes, Portugal had 3–2.

Overtime awaited, and there the home team was strongest and scored two goals. With a score of 5–2 in the match and a total score of 5–3, Portugal thus advances.

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