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Popp powers Germany past France, into Euro 2022 final

Germany's Alexandra Popp celebrates scoring her side's second goal in the Women Euro 2022 semifinal match against Germany, on Wednesday. [AP]

Alexandra Popp scored twice to power Germany to a 2-1 win over France on Wednesday night and into the final of the European Championship against England.

With the game level at 1-1 and both teams missing chances to score, Germany captain Popp leaped above the French defense in the 76th minute to send a bouncing header into the French goal.

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