Dramatic Showdown Heads to Penalties
In a heart-stopping Women's Euro 2025 final, England and Spain battled through 120 minutes of relentless action before facing a penalty shootout to decide the championship. The match saw Alessia Russo's heroic equalizer cancel out Mariona Caldentey's first-half opener for Spain.
Rollercoaster Match Timeline
- 25' - Caldentey breaks deadlock with precision header
- 42' - Russo answers with powerful header from Kelly cross
- 90+4' - Regulation ends 1-1 after missed chances
- 120' - Extra time fails to produce winner
Key Moments and Substitutions
The match turned on several pivotal moments:
"England showed tremendous resilience after Lauren James' injury forced an early substitution. Sarina Wiegman's tactical changes nearly paid off in extra time." - Match Analyst
| Team | Shots | Possession | Corners |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 14 | 48% | 6 |
| Spain | 12 | 52% | 5 |
Penalty Shootout Begins
As the teams prepare for the ultimate test:
- England converts first penalty through Mead
- Goalkeepers Coll (Spain) and Hampton (England) ready for heroics
Follow live updates as this historic final reaches its climax.
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