Switzerland Stuns France in EURO 2020, Eliminating Mbappe and Favorites
Thrilling 5-4 Penalty Shootout Ends France's Reign
Mbappé's Miss Proves Costly as Underdogs Triumph
In a stunning upset, Switzerland has eliminated the heavily favored France from EURO 2020 after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout. The match, which ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time, saw Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer emerge as the hero, saving Kylian Mbappé's crucial penalty.
Mbappé, one of the world's most talented players, stepped up to take the decisive fifth penalty but his shot was saved by Sommer. The miss sent the French team and their supporters into despair, while Switzerland erupted in jubilation.
The match was a tale of two halves, with France dominating the first half and Switzerland finding their rhythm in the second. France took an early lead through Karim Benzema, but Switzerland equalized through Haris Seferović and Mario Gavranović to make the score 2-2.
In extra time, Switzerland took the lead for the first time through Granit Xhaka, but Benzema scored his second goal to level the match once again. The match went to a penalty shootout, where Sommer's heroics sealed the victory for Switzerland.
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