Thanks to Everyone Who Wrote Me Off, I’m Grateful: Chloe Kelly After Scoring Euro 2025-Winning Penalty for England
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, retaining their European title.
- As back-to-back champions, England recalled their first major tournament win at Wembley three years ago and sought to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat.
- Spain took the lead with Mariona Caldentey’s header, then Alessia Russo’s equaliser in the 57th minute forced extra time to end in a penalty shootout.
- Kelly scored the decisive penalty, followed by Williamson celebrating and lifting the trophy.
- Chloe Kelly told the BBC `I knew I was going to hit the back of the net`, while Sarina Wiegman added `Losing your first game and becoming European champions is incredible`.
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Thanks to everyone who wrote me off, I’m grateful: Chloe Kelly after scoring Euro 2025-winning penalty for England
The 27-year-old, who had been doubtful to make Sarina Wiegman’s Euros team only six months ago, did her trademark run-up, lifting her left leg and skipping onto her right, before launching a powerful shot into the top corner.
In the grand final of the European Championship in Switzerland, the Island's female footballers crushed the resistance of the favored Spanish team after a fierce battle.
‘I don’t miss penalties twice’: Kelly’s cool confidence carries England
Chloe Kelly's ice-cold confidence shone through in her post-match interview after her winning spot kick during penalties secured England's Euro 2025 win. The Lionesses became the first England team in history to defend a major tournament title with their victory against Spain on Sunday (27 July). Kelly's winning goal followed two huge saves from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. "I don't miss penalties twice," the Arsenal forward told the BBC. "I was c…
Sarina Wiegman reveals astonishment after England beat Spain to win Euro 2025 - 'Football is chaos'
Sarina Wiegman has admitted she's shocked after guiding England to Euro 2025 glory on Sunday.The Lionesses beat Spain following a dramatic penalty shootout, with Chloe Kelly scoring the winner from 12 yards to spark wild celebrations around the country.England have now made history under Wiegman, with the Lionesses becoming the first senior team to successfully retain a major title.They've also become the first group of players to win a trophy o…
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