In a heart-stopping clash at Wembley Stadium, Chloe Kelly emerged as the hero for the England Lionesses, firing a sensational late winner to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the UEFA Women's Nations League.
Wembley Erupts as Kelly Delivers Magic Moment
The match had all the ingredients of a classic, with both sides trading blows throughout an electrifying 90 minutes. Ella Toone opened the scoring for England with a composed finish, before the Dutch hit back with two quickfire goals to turn the game on its head.
Just when it seemed England might fall short, Georgia Stanway levelled from the penalty spot, setting the stage for Kelly's moment of magic. The Manchester City forward showed nerves of steel to slot home the winner in the 89th minute, sending the 70,000-strong Wembley crowd into raptures.
Nations League Hopes Alive
This crucial victory keeps England's hopes of reaching the Nations League finals alive as they continue their quest for Olympic qualification. The Lionesses now need to win their final group game against Scotland to progress.
"The character we showed tonight was incredible," said England manager Sarina Wiegman in her post-match interview. "To come back twice against such a quality opponent shows the spirit in this team."
Player Ratings
- Chloe Kelly (9/10): Match-winner who delivered when it mattered most
- Ella Toone (8/10): Creative spark and cool finisher for the opener
- Georgia Stanway (8.5/10): Composed under pressure for the penalty equaliser
The result marks another memorable night for women's football at the national stadium, with Kelly adding to her growing collection of iconic Wembley moments following her Euro 2022 final heroics.
