England edge Sweden in dramatic UEFA Women's shootout
England pulled off a big comeback to beat Sweden in an intense UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 quarter-final. They won 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a tough 2-2 tie. England was already two goals behind just 25 minutes in, after quick goals from Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blackstenius.
At first, it looked like the Lionesses were going to lose early. However, late goals from Lucy Bronze and young sub Michelle Agyemang sent the game into extra time. This kept England’s dream of keeping their title alive.
Coach Sarina Wiegman made a game‑changing second‑half substitution. She put in Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, and Agyemang, and all three helped turn the game around. During the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two important saves.
Sweden’s Jennifer Falk saved multiple penalties but missed her own shot. Lucy Bronze scored England’s last kick. Then, Sofia Jakobsson and Smilla Holmberg both missed theirs, locking in the win for the Lionesses.
This is the first time any team has come back from two goals down in a Women’s EURO knockout game. England now head to the semifinals, where they’ll face Italy on Tuesday in Geneva, as they keep fighting to keep their title.
