England Beats Spain in a Penalty Shootout
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(Reuters) -Four players each from both finalists were named in UEFA's team of the tournament for the Women's Euro on Monday, as Spain's golden boot winner Esther Gonzalez was sidelined in favour of England strikers Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly.
England's Chloe Kelly set up Alessia Russo for the equalizer vs. Spain. 18 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:19
England won Euro 2025 and retained their European crown after beating Spain on penalties. Spain dominated much of the game and took the lead midway through the first half after Mariona Caldentey found the net. England, however, dug in and equalised after the break when Alessia Russo headed home Chloe Kelly’s cross.
Despite being crowned world champions, the Spanish women's team doesn't have many followers - with the Luis Rubiales scandal overshadowing the win.
Mariona Caldentey found the back of the net to give Spain a 1-0 lead over England. 19 HOURS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:27
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England are hoping for redemption in Sunday's Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
Thousands of fans lined the Mall in central London to celebrate England’s Euro 2025 triumph. England successfully defended its title by beating world champion Spain in a
Chloe Kelly has written her name in the history books. Or perhaps that should be rewritten. Kelly was England’s hero again at the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, setting up the equalizer in the final before coolly firing home the winning spot kick in the shootout to seal victory over World Cup winner Spain.