In a heart-stopping encounter, England's Lionesses pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Sweden 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time, keeping their Euro 2025 qualification hopes burning bright.
The match looked bleak for England as Sweden raced into a 2-0 lead, but Sarina Wiegman's side showed remarkable resilience to level the scores before holding their nerve in the shootout.
Sweden's Dominant Start
The visitors took control early with two well-taken goals, leaving England staring at potential elimination. The home crowd fell silent as Sweden's clinical finishing threatened to derail the Lionesses' campaign.
England's Spirited Fightback
Showing the character of champions, England gradually fought their way back into the match. A goal before halftime provided hope, before a second-half equaliser sent the game to penalties.
Penalty Drama
In the tense shootout, England's goalkeeper emerged as the hero with two crucial saves, while the outfield players kept their composure to convert their spot-kicks. The final penalty sparked wild celebrations as England secured a vital three points in their qualifying group.
This dramatic victory keeps England firmly in contention for automatic qualification to Euro 2025, with Wiegman praising her team's "unbelievable character" in overcoming adversity.
