England 2-1 Spain: Lionesses into Euro 2022 semi-finals after dramatic extra-time comeback

England are via to the semi-finals of the European Ladies’s Championship after coming from behind in dramatic trend to beat pre-tournament favourites Spain in further time.

A rendition of Soccer’s Coming Dwelling broke out within the stands as Stanway sprinted over to the nook to have a good time, with England main for the primary time after 95 minutes.

Substitute Ella Toone had volleyed in Manchester United team-mate Alessia Russo’s flick-on to cancel out Esther Gonzalez’s opener, establishing a nervous ending in stoppage time.

England had momentum on their aspect and capitalised as the group in Brighton have been on their ft, whereas Spain continued to threaten till the ultimate whistle.

Eventual victory for the hosts ensured they reached a fourth successive girls’s main event semi-finals and their spectacular unbeaten run beneath Wiegman extends to 18 matches.

The Lionesses at the moment are one of many main favourites to elevate the trophy for the primary time at Wembley on 31 July, however they need to overcome both Sweden or Belgium within the final 4 to get there.

Spain depart the event on the quarter-finals stage for the third successive time.

Momentum continues for nerveless England

England’s event had performed to perfection main into this match, with the Lionesses topping their group having not misplaced a sport or conceded a single purpose.

Their first actual check got here days earlier than the quarter-final as supervisor Wiegman examined constructive for Covid and solely confirmed her return to the dugout three hours earlier than kick-off.

The nerves have been to be examined once more although, as Spain confirmed their high quality within the first half and dominated till deservedly opening the scoring 9 minutes after the break.

Athenea del Castillo, on instead, acquired the higher of full-back Rachel Daly and set-up Gonzalez to fireplace into the underside nook, silencing a surprised house crowd.

However Wiegman instantly responded with a triple change – introducing Manchester United duo Russo and Toone, in addition to Manchester Metropolis winger Chloe Kelly – and it proved to be impressed.

They made an important impression as Kelly reignited power, whereas Toone and Russo mixed for the equaliser to take the sport to further time.

Stanway, who had been challenged by a powerful Spanish midfield for many of the match, noticed area to take advantage of as she broke via the center and didn’t hesitate earlier than putting it powerfully into the highest left nook for England’s devastating winner.

A roar erupted contained in the stadium – an obvious launch of reduction and adrenaline as supporters sensed this was the last word turning level in a sport largely dominated by the guests.

Spain continued to struggle for an equaliser as Amaiur Sarriegi struck dangerously extensive in further time, however England held their nerve to maintain their hopes of successful a primary girls’s main event alive.

Feelings on present as drama unfolds

The importance of this victory was clear as England’s bench ran on to the pitch at full-time to have a good time, whereas Wiegman turned to the TV digicam with fists clenched and passionately shouted: “Come on!”

England are on a successful run and they’re determined for it to proceed all the best way to the ultimate at Wembley.

The event has already delivered some memorable moments – one coming after England’s 8-0 win over Norway on their final outing on the Amex Stadium – however this felt like a much bigger outpouring of emotion.

England wanted to point out one thing they have not had too many occasions earlier than beneath Wiegman.

It was solely the second time that they had trailed in a match – the primary coming in opposition to the Netherlands in June’s warm-up pleasant.

Spain’s opener was the primary purpose England had conceded on this event and up till the 83rd minute it felt like they have been about to lose for the primary time beneath Wiegman.

However England’s high quality in depth off the bench was once more invaluable as 22-year-old Toone topped a shocking 12 months for membership and nation by firing within the game-turning equaliser.

The gamers embraced arm-in-arm at full-time and danced to England’s favorite event songs, earlier than taking in a lap of honour.

The hosts as soon as once more demonstrated all of the substances wanted to win the event and they’re two wins away from the last word prize.

Participant of the match

RussoAlessia Russo

Spain

1. Squad quantity6Participant identifyBonmatí

2. Squad quantity14Participant identifySarriegi

3. Squad quantity10Participant identifydel Castillo

4. Squad quantity11Participant identifyCardona

5. Squad quantity8Participant identifyMariona Caldentey

6. Squad quantity19Participant identifyCarmona

7. Squad quantity9Participant identifyGonzález

8. Squad quantity16Participant identifyMapi León

9. Squad quantity2Participant identifyBatlle

10. Squad quantity18Participant identifyAbelleira

11. Squad quantity21Participant identifyGarcía

12. Squad quantity4Participant identifyParedes

13. Squad quantity3Participant identifyAleixandri

14. Squad quantity12Participant identifyPatri Guijarro

15. Squad quantity13Participant identifyPaños