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Brazil bow out; France thru’ to semis

Thierry Henry's superb volley sent holders Brazil out of the World Cup as France moved into the semi-finals.

French forward Thierry Henry (C) celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning goal for his team during the quarter-final World Cup football match between Brazil and France at Frankfurt's World Cup Stadium yesterday. AFP

Inspired by man-of-the-match Zinedine Zidane, France were the better side in the first half, but failed to create clear chances to trouble Dida.

That changed just before the hour when Zidane swept a free-kick to the far post where it was sumptuously volleyed past the Brazilian goalkeeper by Henry.

French goal keeper Fabien Barthez denied Ronaldo late on to set up a semi-final with Portugal.

Semi final lineup
Germany will meet Italy on Tuesday at Dortmund while France will meet Portugal in the second semi final on Wednesday at Munich.