3 Jul 2016

Germans hold their nerve in shootout

10:01 am on 3 July 2016

World Cup holders Germany have beaten Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout in their European football championship quarter-final at Bordeaux.

Italy players react during their Euro 2016 quarter-final penalty shootout defeat to Germany

Italy players react during their Euro 2016 penalty shootout defeat to Germany Photo: AFP

The scores were locked at 1-1 after full-time and extra-time, with both goalkeepers making saves in the shootout before German stopper Manuel Neuer saved a second penalty and left back Jonas Hector scored the match-winner.

It's the first time Germany have beaten Italy in a competitive match at a major tournament.

They go on to play either hosts France or Iceland in the semi-finals.