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Germany through to semi finals
Title defenders Germany are another step closer to winning the UEFA Women's Championship for the fifth consecutive time, beating Italy 2-1 in the quarter finals.
The Germans didn't need long to take the lead at Lahti Stadium in Finland, as Inka Grings collected a pass from Melanie Behringen before powering the ball into the lower left corner.
Grings, who had recovered in time from a minor injury suffered during Germany's last group game, then made it 2-0 from a Simone Laudehr cross in the 47th minute.
Italy reduced the deficit three minutes after the hour when Melania Gabbiadini enabled Patrizia Panico to finish for 2-1. It wasn't enough however, and Germany get to play their semi final against Norway on Monday.
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Lineups
| Player | Bookings |
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| N. Angerer | |
| B. Peter | |
| A. Krahn | |
B. Schmidt
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A. Hingst
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| K. Garefrekes | |
| M. Behringer | |
| L. Bresonik | |
| K. Kulig | |
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B. Prinz
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| I. Grings |
Substitutions
| Player | Bookings |
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for A. Hingst 46' |
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for B. Schmidt 46' |
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for B. Prinz 83' |
| Player | Bookings |
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| A. Picarelli | |
| E. Tona | |
| V. Schiavi | |
| S. Gama | |
| R. D'Adda | |
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C. Pini
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| G. Domenichetti | |
| A. Tuttino | |
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M. Carissimi
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| P. Panico | |
| M. Gabbadini |
 32'
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Substitutions
| Player | Bookings |
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for M. Carissimi 82' |
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for C. Pini 87' |
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