Germany's Kathrin Hendrich red-carded for hair-pulling in Euro 2025 quarterfinal
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, JUL 19 – Kathrin Hendrich received a straight red for hair-pulling that led to a penalty converted by France's Grace Geyoro, giving France an early lead in the Euro 2025 quarterfinal.
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, Germany defender Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling the hair of France captain Griedge Mbock.
- The Video Assistant Referee spotted the hair-pull in the penalty area, reviewed it on the pitchside monitor, and awarded a red card to Hendrich.
- After review, Olofsson awarded a penalty and showed Hendrich a straight red card following the incident in the game, with Geyoro converting from the penalty spot to give France a 1-0 lead.
- France have a real opportunity to win their first major tournament by defeating Germany, with the red card and penalty significantly impacting the quarterfinal outcome and tournament prospects.
- Building on 11 straight victories, France head into the knockout rounds with high confidence, while Germany's defense faces serious trouble after Hendrich’s red card for hair-pulling in the Euro 2025 quarterfinals.
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