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Germany beat Austria to reach Women's Euro 2022 semifinals
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Players of Germany celebrate their 2-0 victory over Austria during the Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Players of Germany celebrate their 2-0 victory over Austria during the Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Lina Magull (R) celebrates after scoring Germany's opening goal against Austria during the Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Lina Magull (R) celebrates after scoring Germany's opening goal against Austria during the Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Alexandra Popp (R) celebrates after scoring Germany's second goal against Austria during the Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Alexandra Popp (R) celebrates after scoring Germany's second goal against Austria during the Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Germany remain on course for a ninth Women's European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semifinals of Euro 2022 on Thursday.

Austria hit the woodwork three times in London, but goals from Lina Magull and Alexandra Popp sent the Germans through to meet France or the Netherlands in the semifinals.

"The game could have ended 6-3," said Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg.

"We played against a very good side. Huge compliments to Austria. I still believe that we leave the pitch as deserved winners," the coach added.

The official attendance is displayed on the giant screen at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

The official attendance is displayed on the giant screen at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Germany had cruised through what appeared to be the toughest group with convincing victories over Denmark, Spain and Finland to reach the last eight in style.

But they were made to sweat until Popp's bizarre 90th minute goal, when she charged down Manuela Zinsberger's clearance, gave them side breathing space.

"It was just as well that we took the lead in the first half," said Magull.

"We were also a bit lucky because we gave them too many chances. We are incredibly happy and proud to have reached a semifinal again."

Klara Buhl (R) of Germany is presented with the Player of the Match award after the match at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Klara Buhl (R) of Germany is presented with the Player of the Match award after the match at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Player of the Match: Klara Buhl (Germany)

"Germany had difficulty breaking through Austria's defensive block, but the player who found creative openings again and again was Buhl. She was always a threat when she got the ball around the penalty box and she gave team-mates options, as well as creating space between Austria's strong defenders to fashion chances of her own," concluded the UEFA Technical Observer panel.

Austria's defender Verena Hanshaw (R) reacts dejected after their loss to Germany at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Austria's defender Verena Hanshaw (R) reacts dejected after their loss to Germany at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Austria's goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger cries after their loss to Germany at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Austria's goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger cries after their loss to Germany at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England, July 21, 2022. /CFP

Women's Euro 2022 quarterfinal

England 2-1 Spain

Germany 2-0 Austria

Sweden vs Belgium (July 22)

France vs. the Netherlands (July 23)

(With input from AFP)

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