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Ann-Katrin Berger follows up biblical miracle with penalty heroics for Germany | Jonathan Liew

The astonishing save to prevent an own goal against France is the prelude to the match-winning shootout show from a two-time cancer survivorAnn-Katrin Berger is flying. The ball is flying. A few yards away, near the penalty spot, Clara Mateo of France already has her arms raised in celebration. A heroic German defensive rearguard is about to end in a misdirected defensive header, a looping own goal and a heartbreaking defeat. But a 34-year-old double cancer survivor, largely written off by her own country’s media before this quarter-final, has other ideas.The mechanics of the save itself are e..

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:21:50 GMT

France 1-1 Germany (Germany win on pens 5-6): Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final – as it happened

Ann-Katrin Berger saves two penalties and scores one herself in dramatic shootout to set up Spain semi-finalIf you want to know more about each team the Guardian have you covered with these guides:And for Germany, here’s who you should keep an eye on: Continue reading.....

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:28:51 GMT

Berger stars in shootout as Germany overcome early red card to fell France at Euro 2025

The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger produced one of the all-time great European Championship saves as a courageous performance from 10-player Germany stunned France to progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.In an absorbing affair packed with unpredictable moments, including a shocking, early red card offence, video assistant referee drama, two penalties and two disallowed France goals, ultimately it was the more familiar conclusion of Germany’s mental strength excelling in a penalty shootout that led to the elimination of a France side who had struck the cro..

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:10:37 GMT

Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany; England hopeful over Williamson – as it happened

France and Germany prepared to meet in the last quarter-final, while Esme Morgan delivered some positive injury news on Leah WilliamsonAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome… Continue reading.....

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:01:42 GMT

‘We’re never beaten’: Esme Morgan talks up England’s mental toughness at Euros

Centre-back came off bench in quarter-final winMorgan says: ‘I always had faith,’ despite Sweden’s leadEsme Morgan says her faith in the Lionesses’ unwavering belief that they would overturn a two-goal deficit in their dramatic last-eight triumph over Sweden was built on the quality of England’s substitutes’ bench.The Lionesses defender, who came on as one of three changes in the 70th minute, insists that at no point did she think the holders would be knocked out of the tournament despite being 2-0 down. Continue reading.....

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:14:54 GMT

England’s Hannah Hampton hits the headlines in latest act of unlikely career

Bloodied-nose penalty heroine against Sweden was born with a serious eye condition that still affects her visionThe image of Terry Butcher’s blood-stained shirt during an England draw against Sweden in 1989 is immortalised in the country’s football history. Now another English player’s stoic display against Sweden – this time with a bloodied nose – will be etched into the annals after Hannah Hampton’s heroics during the Lionesses’ remarkable shootout victory over Sweden in Zurich.Hampton, with an absorbent shoved up her right nostril after an extra-time collision in the penalty area caused a n..

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:00:13 GMT

Are Spain pacing themselves or sleepwalking to a deafening alarm call? | Jonathan Liew

Euro favourites give Switzerland hope before sealing their place in the semi-finals but France or Germany could challenge their supremacyAfterwards, there was an awful lot of messing about. Probably more than you would expect after a briefly absorbing quarter-final whose outcome was never seriously in doubt. The Swiss players performed the world’s slowest lap of honour. The Spanish players posed for a group photo, but it kept having to be retaken as more players arrived. OK, now one more with Aitana. Now one more with Irene. Now one with the staff. Now in portrait for the ’gram. Then the teams..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:31:29 GMT

Spain 2-0 Switzerland: Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final – as it happened

Claudia Pina’s wonder strike sinks a defiant Switzerland as Spain reach Euros semi-finals for the first time since 1997.Montse Tomé, Spain’s coach, has said:We know it’s an important quarter-final, and we’re focused on what we need to do. The team is ready, we have a clear plan to attack Switzerland and defend against their fast transitions. We’re eager for the match to begin. We know we’ll be playing away with a crowd supporting Switzerland, but we’re focused on our work and preparation. The players will have their minds on the game plan, and that will help us compete. Continue reading.....

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:26:49 GMT

Spain see off stubborn Swiss to reach semis despite two missed penalties

“Spain is Spain,” Switzerland’s talismanic captain, Lia Wälti, had warned and, in the quarter-final between the host nation and the world champions, Spain Spained, crushing the resolve of a team that had played in an inspired fashion.The hosts had more than clung on, they fought, roared on by a crowd that maybe believed, maybe did not, but that did not really matter. It took until the 66th minute for the tournament favourites to find a way through, Athenea del Castillo and Clàudia Pina each striking in a five-minute, second-half spell to crush gentle rumblings of a possible upset. Continue rea..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:17:16 GMT

England’s defensive problems go deeper than Carter – and must be fixed fast | Jonathan Liew

Centre-back’s ordeal against Sweden was damaging but sketchy press and midfield failings need to be addressed before Italy semi-finalJess Carter glumly accepted her warm-down top, the pallid commiserations of Arjan Veurink and a seat on the England bench. In truth she had been fortunate to see 70 minutes of this quarter-final, and for all the nightmarish apparitions of the first half perhaps the last few minutes were the loneliest of all. Marooned at the back, 30 yards behind the rest of the team while England forced set pieces and pushed for a route back into the game: a last line of defence ..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

‘Absolute madness’: England fans reflect on Euros comeback win against Sweden

Lionesses overturned deficit to win on penalties in ZurichReigning champions will face Italy for place in finalEngland supporters in Zurich were recovering on Friday from the drama of the Euro 2025 penalty shootout win against Sweden, with one speaking of “absolute madness in the stands” as the team came from two goals down.England’s official allocation of 2,099 tickets at the Stadion Letzigrund was sold out but there were about another 10,000 England fans in the stadium, including Louisa Holden-Morris, from Crewe, who was attending her 13th match at this tournament. She told the Guardian she ..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:52:09 GMT

Women’s Euro 2025: England’s wild win and countdown to Spain v Switzerland – as it happened

Thousands of Switzerland fans arrived in Bern for the nation’s Euro 2025 quarter-final clash with SpainAnil Patel has messaged in from Zurich after watching the match at Stadion Letzigrund last night:“I was at Stadion Letzigrund last night and at half time was wondering whether to sell my tickets for the semi-final in Geneva. I also thought to myself that I’d take extra time and the lottery of penalties at that point. The glory of football, the reason it’s the best sport, is that sometimes it’s about skill, tactics and professionalism, and sometimes it’s just pure chaos.” Continue reading.....

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:04:32 GMT

From penalty taker to physio: Lucy Bronze is England’s Swiss army knife

When the chips were down against Sweden, the right-back scored, scrapped and strapped her way to a semi-final spotLucy Bronze pinned up a picture of herself after the 2019 Women’s World Cup bronze-medal match against Sweden, which England lost 2-1, for her teammates to see on a wall in the team hotel where players and staff share inspirational images. She was, in her words, “absolutely exhausted” in it, hairband round her neck, shirt crumpled, hair awry, the physical, emotional and mental pain of the preceding 90 minutes visible.That photo represents so much to Bronze, England’s stalwart right..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:58 GMT

‘Lousy’ Germany must be roused or France will end their Euros dream

Saturday’s quarter-final is last chance for eight-time champions to meet expectations after Sweden rout“A historically lousy Germany” – Welt. “DFB Women Light Years away from the World Top” – Bild. “One big defeat and many small ones” – Der Spiegel. These were just some of the headlines that emerged in the aftermath of Germany’s bruising 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sweden in their final Group C match.In just a matter of days, the optimism surrounding Germany’s chances has seemingly dissipated. Despite qualifying for the quarter-finals with a game to spare, Christian Wück’s side have looked far ..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:41:25 GMT

WFW: England victorious after shootout chaos and Italy stun Norway – Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Marva Kreel and Jonathan Liew to relive England’s dramatic shootout win and Italy’s late heroicsRate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: England reach the Euro 2025 semi-finals after an astonishing 3-2 penalty shootout win over Sweden in Zurich. The panel discusses the game in detail, from Sarina Wiegman’s super subs and Michelle Agyemang’s breakout moment to secret notes, Hannah Hampton’s heroics, and Lucy Bronze’s nervel..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:45:27 GMT

England victorious after shootout chaos and Italy stun Norway – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Marva Kreel and Jonathan Liew to relive England’s dramatic win on penalties and Italy’s late heroicsOn the podcast today: England reach the Euro 2025 semi-finals after an astonishing 3-2 penalty shootout win over Sweden in Zurich. The panel discusses the game in detail, from Sarina Wiegman’s super subs and Michelle Agyemang’s breakout moment to secret notes, Hannah Hampton’s heroics, and Lucy Bronze’s nerveless strike. They also weigh up the Lionesses’ chances against their semi-final opponents, Italy.Elsewhere, Italy knocked out Norway with a dramatic C..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:07:19 GMT

Barbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’

The Orlando Pride forward is thriving while playing for her country after a sex eligibility rowHaving missed the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as a result of a controversy over the DSD (difference in sex development) test guidelines set by the Confederation of African Football, Barbra Banda was tight-lipped about her feelings as the Copper Queens won bronze without her.Now she is back. She has scored three goals in Zambia’s Wafcon campaign, with the first coming 58 seconds into the tournament’s opening game, against hosts Morocco. Banda, who doubles as the Copper Queens captain and attack..

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:37:16 GMT

‘The nightmare that never ended’: Swedish media on Euro 2025 penalty heartbreak

Pressure put on 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg criticisedEngland squeak through after youngster’s missSwedish media reacted with incredulity and indignation after the country’s women’s team lost the Euro 2025 quarter-final to England on penalties.The Swedes raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half before the Lionesses responded with two quickfire goals to take the game into extra time. After a goalless 30 minutes Sarina Wiegman’s team, the reigning champions, won a fraught shootout 3-2. Continue reading.....

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:36:42 GMT

‘A massive contribution’: Wiegman heaps praise on England hero Hampton

Goalkeeper made two crucial saves in shootoutHead coach believes Lucy Bronze is ‘one of a kind’Sarina Wiegman said England never doubted Hannah Hampton’s ability after the Lionesses goalkeeper made two crucial shootout saves to help send England through to the Euro 2025 semi-finals amid remarkable drama in Zurich.The Chelsea keeper, who was named as England’s new No 1 by Wiegman in May when Mary Earps retired from international duty, also made two vital saves in normal time to help England battle back from 2-0 down to eliminate Sweden. Continue reading.....

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:11:54 GMT

England go from shambles to euphoria as self-belief somehow sees off Sweden | Jonathan Liew

The holders stubbornly refused to relinquish their European crown with a hugely flawed yet gloriously chaotic quarter-final triumphThe Letzigrund looks gorgeous under a pale pastel evening sun. The noise washes over the athletic track where Carl Lewis and Asafa Powell once broke the world record, and where Sweden are now flying out of the blocks and leaving England trailing in their dust.We do not yet know that in many ways this is simply the prologue, that this devastating early two-goal flurry is actually relatively benign in comparison with the carnage that will follow. Continue reading.....

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:15:23 GMT

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