World Cup Germany 2006 - Wednesday July 05

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Match 62, 05 Jul 2006, 20:00 BST, Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Portugal	0 - 1	France

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Live from Germany

France to meet Italy in final after semi-final cliffhanger . . . more . . .

Zidane penalty sends France into final against Italy, Bitter defeat but we can be proud says Klinsmann, Referee defends red card for Rooney, Ronaldo gets icy reception in Munich, Totti likely to quit after World Cup, says Lippi, A dream win for Italy, says Lippi, Figo says Portugal deserved a final place, Grosso sends Italy into World Cup final, Guimaraes quits Costa Rica post, Henry always knew France would confound the critics, Zidane penalty puts France in front at h-t, Figo fit as Portugal and France prepare to do battle, Figo and Ronaldo in doubt for semi-final, Gallas tells France to keep cool . . . more . . .

The Word on the Street

Djorkaeff gets rude awakening in Germany, Ronaldo to have knee operation, Capello takes over at Real Madrid, German fans damage Italian restaurants after defeat, Germany licks wounds after nail-biter defeat, Germany waits on Klinsmann, Match-fixing case tempers Italy joy, Record numbers expected for Berlin final, France fans accused of killing Brazil supporter, French leaders confident of victory, Chirac cheers on French side ahead of Portugal, Czech coach Bruckner agrees two year extension, Ferdinand ashamed after England exit, Mbeki in Germany for World Cup handover, Zico heads to Fenerbahce . . . more . . .

Photo Gallery

Portugal head out against France, The decisive actors, The turning point, Disbelief for Portugal, Domenech does the business, France hold firm to reach final, France hold off Portugal 1-0, Brilliant Barthez helps France into final, Henry making the difference, Party-time in France, Close shave . . . more . . .

Quote of the Day

"I think it's great that I am no longer the only one going around with a flag on his car,"