We spot in the final of Euro 2016 on the line as hosts France played world champions Germany. Die Manschaft were playing in the semi-final of a major tournament for the sixth straight time -- and had history on their side, as they had not lost to Les Bleus in a competitive event since the 1958 world cup.

Olivier Giroud (R) of France competes during the Euro 2016 semifinal match between France and Germany in Marseille, France, July 7, 2016. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)

The opening goal arrived in stoppage time of the first half, when Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli spotted Bastian Schweinsteiger handled the ball as he challenged Patrice Evra in the air and the tournament's top scorer Antoine Griezmann stepped up to blast the ball home.

Griezmann then poked in his sixth goal of the competition with 18 minutes remaining, after keeper Manuel Neuer missed at a cross, as France wrapped up their first win over Germany at a major tournament in more than 50 years.

"The two goals are not because of my own efforts but because team work. We showed our team spirit and won the game despite some injuries. We are growing stronger as you know the first half was really a tough one and there was lots of pressure are on us. I think we will have better performance in the final," said Antoine Griezmann, France striker.

MARSEILLE, July 8, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Players of France celebrate victory after the Euro 2016 semifinal match between France and Germany in Marseille, France, July 7, 2016. France won 2-0 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)