Switzerland beat France to progress to quarter-final in Euro 2020

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Switzerland are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 after beating France in a penalty shootout on Monday.

France-Switzerland game went to extra time after the sides were tied at 3-3 after 90 minutes.

Also, France nor Switzerland found the net after the first 90 minutes, meaning it came down to a penalty shootout.

Switzerland took the lead early on through Haris Seferovic, but two goals from Karim Benzema in quick succession in the second half put the French in front.

A stunning strike from Paul Pogba appeared to have tied things up for France, but two late goals including a 90th-minute equalizer led the game to extra time.

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France’s goalkeeper Hugo Lloris had saved a penalty earlier in the game, but he was unable to repeat the feat in the penalty shootout.

Instead, Switzerland’s Yann Sommer saved Kylian Mbappé’s effort, putting his side through to the next round.

Switzerland now faces Spain in the quarter-finals on Friday in St Petersburg.

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