US EditionEngland Beat Sweden in Euros Shootout Despite Missing Four Penalties
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, JUL 17 – England overcame a two-goal deficit with late goals and won a penalty shootout 3-2, marking the first comeback from 2-0 down in Women's Euros knockout history, UEFA reported.
- England defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich on July 17, 2025, advancing to the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals.
- England trailed 2-0 at half-time, with Sweden unbeaten so far and leading through Kosovare Asllani's 50th international goal and Stina Blackstenius's strike.
- Lucy Bronze and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang scored late quick-fire goals to level the match and extend it to extra time and penalties.
- Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two crucial saves during regular time, endured a bloodied nose, and helped secure victory by saving two penalties, while Bronze scored the winning spot-kick.
- England's comeback keeps their title defence alive but exposed struggles under pressure, while Sweden's pursuit of a first major honour since 1984 ended in defeat; England next faces Italy in Geneva.
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England has reached the semi-finals at the Women's Football Championship in Switzerland.
The British, the defending champions of Europe, qualified on Thursday in the Euro 2025 semifinal by eliminating Sweden after a shootout at the knockout goal (2-2, tab 3-2).
England's dramatic late-win against Sweden help them qualify for Euros semis, to face Italy
England produced a sensational comeback and survived a marathon penalty shootout to defeat Sweden, securing their place in the Women’s Euro semifinals in dramatic fashion. The defending champions found themselves trailing 2-0 within the first half-hour, as Sweden punished early defensive errors. Kosovare Asllani opened the scoring in the second minute, finishing a slick move set up by Stina Blackstenius. The Arsenal striker then doubled Sweden’s…
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