Victory and heartbreak: German might takes down Azzurri in Euro 2016

The German team celebrate after winning the Euro 2016 quarterfinal match between Germany and Italy, at the Nouveau Stade in Bordeaux, France. (AP Photo)

Updated on: Jul 03, 2016 1:11 PM IST

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The German team celebrate after winning the Euro 2016 quarterfinal match between Germany and Italy, at the Nouveau Stade in Bordeaux, France. (AP Photo)

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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (2nd left) congratulates Germany's midfielder Thomas Mueller as Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrates with Bastian Schweinsteiger (right) after Germany won the match. (AFP Photo)

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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon acknowledges the crowds after Italy lost in the penalty shootout to Germany. (AFP Photo)

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Germany’s players celebrate winning the penalty shootout. (Reuters Photo)

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Germany's coach Joachim Loew speaks to players after extra time at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. (Reuters Photo)

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Italy's defender Leonardo Bonucci misses a goal during a spot-kick in the penalty shootout in the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match between Germany and Italy at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux. (AFP Photo)

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The Eiffel tower is adorned in the colours of the Italian flag in Paris after the Germany-Italy Euro 2016 quaterfinal match. (AFP Photo)

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From left: Italy's Andrea Barzagli, Simone Zaza, Lorenzo Insigne and Mattia De Sciglio react after losing to Germany in the penalty shootout in the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match. (AFP Photo)

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Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrates after winning the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match between Germany and Italy at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux. (AFP Photo)

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Germany’s fans watch the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match. (AFP Photo)

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Italy's defender Leonardo Bonucci celebrates scoring a penalty, shot giving Italy their first goal of the match during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal. (AFP Photo)

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Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (right) congratulates Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger after Germany won the Euro quarterfinal match. (AFP Photo)

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A German supporter cheers before the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match between Germany and Italy at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux. (AFP Photo)

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The Eiffel tower is adorned in the colours of the Italian flag in Paris after the Germany-Italy Euro 2016 quaterfinal match. (AFP Photo)

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Germany's midfielder Mesut Ozil (right) and Germany's midfielder Leroy Sane celebrate after winning the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match. (AFP Photo)

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Germany's Jerome Boateng touches the ball with his right hand during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match, awarding Italy a penalty for his foul. (AP Photo)

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Germany's players celebrate after winning the Euro 2016 quarterfinal. (AFP Photo)

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Italy's Simone Zaza misses a penalty during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match against Germany. (AP Photo)

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Supporters in Rome light flares after Italy scored, as they watched the live broadcast of the Euro 2016 quarterfinal match between Italy and Germany. (AP Photo)

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Italy fans react after the team lose the penalty shootout. (Reuters Photo)

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Germany's coach Joachim Loew looks on during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal football match against Italy. (AFP Photo)

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Germany's Julian Draxler shoots at the goal with an overhead kick. (REUTERS)