France Take 1-0 Lead Over Germany On Hand Ball Penalty [UPDATE]

In the final minute of the first half of the semifinal match between France and Germany, France were awarded a penalty quick for a hand ball in the penalty area. While struggling to get in position to head a cross clear, Bastian Schweinsteiger got his hands up above his head and appeared to get his hand on the ball. It was not immediately called, but the assistant referee quickly whistled and awarded France the penalty.

Antoine Griezmann took the shot, got Manuel Neuer leaning the wrong way, and buried it in the corner for a surprise 1-0 lead in a game that Germany seemed to have well under control. It's Griezmann's fifth goal of the tournament and it sent France off.

Paris goes mad as Griezmann scores. What a place to be right now. I wish I was here #GERFRAhttps://t.co/C8lfVvH7iv
— Karthik Avin (@avin_46) July 7, 2016

The winner today advances to play Portugal in the Final on Sunday.

And Griezmann has now given France a 2-0 lead after Neuer tipped a cross from the far side, and it landed right in Griezmann's path. He simply pushed his foot out and flicked it back on goal, nutmegging Neuer.

[ESPN]