France's forward Antoine Griezmann (C) celebrates with teammates after winning the Euro 2016 semi-final football match between Germany and France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on July 7, 2016. Eventually, though, Germany's relentless pressing meant gaps opened at the back and France took deadly advantage when Neuer flapped a Paul Pogba cross straight to Griezmann, who poked it back past him into the net. TOOK CONTROLHowever, Germany calmly and methodically took control, totally swamping the midfield and with their full backs hugging the touchlines, constantly probing. Photo CourtesyTwo-goal Antoine Griezmann fired France into the Euro 2016 final on Thursday when a smash and grab 2-0 victory over a territorially dominant Germany ended 58 years of tournament suffering at the hands of their neighbours. France, roared on in a fantastic atmosphere, had torn forward in the opening exchanges and looked full of adventure.

Source: Standard Digital July 07, 2016 21:33 UTC