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VIDEO: Thrill of victory, agony of defeat during France-Germany game

Alberto Font
By Alberto Font

French fans gathered at the Jazz Café in San Pedro and German fans at the Club Alemán in Los Yoses to watch the quarterfinal game between the two teams. The Germans won 1-0 and advanced to the World Cup semifinals. Watch how the French suffered and the Germans celebrated during the match.

 

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