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Defending Champions England Survive Scare, Advance to Euro 2025 Semis

Summary

  • England trailed 2-0 at halftime but rallied to draw 2-2 in regulation
  • Dramatic penalty shootout saw both teams struggle, but England prevailed
  • England will face Italy in the semi-finals on July 22, 2025
Defending Champions England Survive Scare, Advance to Euro 2025 Semis

The defending European champions, England, survived a scare in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament. Trailing 2-0 at halftime against Sweden, the Lionesses mounted a remarkable comeback in the second half to force extra time and eventually prevail in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Sweden had taken control of the match early, with goals from Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blackstenius putting them in a commanding position. However, England head coach Sarina Wiegman made a series of substitutions in the 69th minute, and the changes paid off. Chloe Kelly's crosses led to goals from Lucy Bronze and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang, drawing England level at 2-2 by the end of regulation.

The subsequent penalty shootout was a tense affair, with both teams struggling to convert their spot kicks. But England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made a crucial save, and Lucy Bronze's powerful strike proved to be the decisive moment, sending the defending champions through to the semi-finals.

England will now face Italy on July 22, 2025, in Geneva, as they continue their quest to retain the European title.

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England trailed 2-0 at halftime but rallied to draw 2-2 in regulation and eventually won a dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The introduction of substitutes Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang in the second half proved crucial, as they scored the goals that drew England level and sent the match to extra time.
England will face Italy in the semi-finals on July 22, 2025, as they continue their quest to retain the European title.

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