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Right here’s some response from Spain:
England have by no means misplaced a penalty shootout underneath Sarina Wiegman. These embody a World Cup final 16 towards Nigeria, the Finalissima towards Brazil and now a Euros ultimate towards Spain.
So most of the England gamers right now have gained the Euros for a second time. However there are additionally a number of stars profitable it for the primary time. Lauren James, Michelle Agyemang, Grace Clinton among the many new winners. That is nonetheless a comparatively younger workforce who can go on to make extra historical past.
Bronze performed match with fractured tibia
Lucy Bronze has simply stated she performed your entire match with a fractured tibia however stated she didn’t inform anybody – that means on the surface. She stated that’s why her teammates have celebrated her much more. Bronze stated that wasn’t the explanation she got here off tonight, it was a knee subject.
Defender Lucy Bronze instructed the BBC:
I imply we by no means misplaced perception in ourselves, there was loads of noise on the surface. To undergo 120 minutes back-to-back and to win on penalties in two of these video games are unbelievable. I don’t assume we have been considering an excessive amount of in regards to the World Cup. Profitable on penalties is a tremendous feeling however to lose is horrible, lacking penalties and stepping up – they’re nice gamers.
After all this win means every part to all of the England gamers however what an enormous cherry on prime of an excellent cake for the Arsenal stars on this workforce. They grow to be a part of a alternative few who’ve gained the Champions League and a Euros in the identical yr. I’ve to say Leah Williamson was on the coronary heart of each.
England captain Leah Williamson instructed the BBC:
Whole disbelief however on the identical time I knew it was going to occur. Taking part in for this England workforce is unbelievable. You can’t put us down. It’s simply such a tremendous feeling to be part of. As quickly because it began, how we defended as a again 4 particularly, nothing got here by way of us. To do that once more, that is the hardest. How ladies’s soccer has modified and for us to do it once more. The stakes, every part was excessive. We have now ridden our luck, we aren’t fortunate.
Right here’s a enjoyable truth, a fairly unbelievable truth, from Opta. England have been solely forward for simply 4 minutes and 52 seconds in your entire knockout levels of the match. Wow.
Michelle Agyemang, the participant to attain the equaliser within the quarter-final and semi-final, instructed the BBC:
I’m so completely satisfied. I believe I cried. I’m so grateful, I thank god for the place he has introduced us as a workforce. I believe it’s surreal, I’ve come this far so shortly. It’s by the grace of god and my teammates and employees.
England defender Jess Carter instructed the BBC:
I simply couldn’t be prouder. I really feel speechless. I really feel aid pleasure. I wish to say an enormous thanks to our followers, my family and friends. For anybody who doubted us, doubted me, this [is what we do].
I used to be subsequent [after Kelly] I’m not sure if my nerves may’ve taken it… I used to be fairly upset with how I’ve performed all through the match however now I couldn’t give a rattling.
Peter Gartner has emailed:
Who needs to be Sports activities Persona of the 12 months? Chloe Kelly or Hannah Hampton ?
The one mistake Spain made – to not have Pina take one of many early penalties. She will actually blast the ball.
I’m wondering if Spain stored Pina in case it went to sudden demise? However sure SPOTY may go to a lady for a fourth yr in a row. And this summer season of girls’s sport isn’t over but, the Rugby World Cup is arising.
England supervisor Sarina Wiegman tod the BBC:
I can’t imagine it. The phrase workforce describes who we’re. I’m so happy with them and the employees. Yeah, I can’t imagine it. I’ve a medal round my neck and we’ve got the trophy. It has been probably the most chaotic match, from the primary day it’s been chaos. From shedding your opening sport and profitable the trophy, unbelievable.
Enric Massip-Bosch has emailed:
Aitana Bonmatí sincerely “asking for forgiveness” on Spanish TV for her defective penalty take, simply earlier than selecting the trophy for Greatest Participant of the Event. How humble, an excellent model-player.
That reveals what a pacesetter and particular person she is. She has been unbelievable this match and she or he is the explanation they have been within the ultimate.
Your complete squad, supervisor and backroom employees all come collectively arm-in-arm to sway left and proper as they sing Queen’s ‘We’re the Champions’. Three years in the past it felt like a as soon as in a lifetime alternative to see England win a serious match. This workforce has ensured it turns into commonplace.
The elation. The enjoyment. The historical past made. Leah Williamson picks up the Euros trophy, one she has captained them to back-to-back, and walks over, carrying it in a single hand. She and Keira Walsh carry it aloft and gold confetti rains down on them. A golden era.
Now it’s England who get their medals. Michelle Agyemang is pushed ahead by Khiara Keating as she leads the gamers as much as the rostrum simply behind Sarina Wiegman.
Right here come Spain and they’re given a guard of honour by England. All of them look so despondent and it should be so painful, particularly as they’d alternatives to win this sport.
Now the referee Stephanie Frappart and her refereeing workforce get their medals. Spain regarded devastated as they wait to gather their runners-up medals.
Bonmati wins participant of the match
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati wins participant of the match, she had viral meningitis simply earlier than this competitors and her objective despatched her nation to the ultimate.
Agyemang wins younger participant of the match
Two clutch targets within the quarter-final and semi-final. Totally deserved. She was enormous defensively right now too.
If the adrenaline of all of that motion has made you quickly neglect what has simply occurred, right here’s a recap:
Peter Tomlin has emailed:
I simply wish to say that I assumed Jess Carter was completely excellent right now. She was underneath monumental stress however I don’t recall her placing a foot fallacious all sport. She broke up so many assaults & stored issues easy when in possession.
She deserves large credit score for her conduct.
Completely Peter, I believe her celebratory roar for an excellent little bit of defence in the direction of the tip of additional time confirmed how proud she was of herself.
The England gamers are sporting commemorative scarves on and emotionally are embracing one another. The official individuals are getting lined up now because the medals get handed out.
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton instructed the BBC:
This workforce is unbelievable. Unbelievable. We will present we are able to come again from 1-0. I misplaced observe of what was happening in that shootout, as quickly as I noticed her run off I knew we had gained.
A be aware for Spain, who fall simply quick after an unbelievable match. Mariona Caldentey’s objective on this ultimate was stunning they usually simply stored pushing. Even within the penalties, Cata Coll made saves however England simply pipped them. There will certainly be extra to return from this Spanish aspect.
Sarina Wiegman has been a global supervisor for 3 European Championships. She has gained each single one.
Chloe Kelly, the England hero once more, instructed the BBC:
I’m so happy with this workforce. so grateful to put on this badge. I’m so proud to be English. I used to be cool and composed, I knew I used to be going to hit the again of the web. I don’t miss penalties twice.
I wrestle to seek out the phrases proper now. Niamh Charles approaching in that second half of additional time and scoring a cracking penalty. The entire workforce in a position to keep current after saves from each goalkeepers. Hannah Hampton saving two penalties, together with one by Aitana Bonmati. Unbelievable.
By no means has an England senior workforce gained back-to-back main tournaments. That is the primary time England have ever gained a senior match on international soil. They’ve achieved so by beating the favourites Spain. What have all of us simply witnessed.
Oh my phrase. What have we simply watched. Chloe Kelly clutch. Hannah Hampton unbelievable.
ENGLAND HAVE WON THE EUROS ON PENALTIES
Wow.
Penalties: England 3-1 Spain
Oh my phrase. These shootouts. If England rating right here they win the match. It’s Kelly. Enormous stress on her shoulders and she or he scores.
Penalties: England 2-1 Spain
So Spain have an opportunity to degree it once more right here. It’s Paralluelo and she or he misses.
Penalties: England 2-1 Spain
Now the stress actually is on Spain however England can’t afford to slide up right here. For England it’s Williamson. The captain misses.
Penalties: England 2-1 Spain
Now the stress is on Spain and who else however Bonmati? She steps up however Hampton saves!!
Penalties: England 2-1 Spain
Effectively we are actually again to degree pegging. Stress nonetheless on. For England it’s Charles. She steps up and she or he scores.
Penalties: England 1-1 Spain
Spain subsequent and it’s Caldentey who steps up, she scored Spain’s objective in open play. Hampton saves.
Penalties: England 1-1 Spain
Okay stress is on for England. It’s Greenwood, who had hers saved towards Sweden, and she or he scores.
Penalties: England 0-1 Spain
It was an excellent save from Coll on that. Now Guijarro to comply with it up with Spain’s first. The midfielder slots it.
Penalties: England 0-0 Spain
It’s saved on the second take.
Oh wait, it’s being taken once more because it’s a double kick.
Penalties: England 1-0 Spain
It’s England to take first and it’s Mead who steps up. She slots it though she slipped.
The coin toss has occurred and it seems to be like Leah Williamson has gained it. The shootout will occur in entrance of England followers.
Proper then, it appears very English to have a penalty shootout right here doesn’t it? Spain haven’t confronted a shootout on this match and England have.
That is simply the second time in ladies’s Euros historical past that the ultimate will likely be selected penalties.
Full time: England 1-1 Spain – sport goes to penalties
So we go to penalties. How do the gamers take care of this? I can hardly cope and I’m sat at house on my couch.
105 + 1 min: There are two minutes added.
120 min: Spain come once more as they seek for a winner, they’ve thrown completely every part they will at this England workforce. Bonmati will get it on the sting however Kelly sees it out.
119 min: I’ll say Williamson performs excellently towards Spanish workforce. She was nice within the Champions League ultimate and once more she is nice right here. Agyemang seems to be as if she has gained a free kick nevertheless it’s dominated the opposite means, if one thing comes of this Spain assault England will likely be livid. However no, Walsh clears.
118 min: Spain with some slick soccer will get them into the realm once more, a looping ball nearly finds Lopez nevertheless it bounces unkindly for her and Hampton picks it up.
117 min: Kelly places it in however there’s a retake with the referee not proud of Clinton. The Arsenal star takes once more however Coll collects cleanly.
116 min: Stanway involves the sidelines and appears okay however I believe Wiegman has determined to make a change. Clinton is one and after the change England have a nook.
114 min: After Lopez takes a shot which is broad, Stanway is down and in want of some remedy.
113 min: Spain seem like the a lot fitter aspect now, they only maintain piling on the stress and the assaults. It looks like England are hanging on.
112 min: Pina once more the taker and the supply is nice, focusing on Paredes. The captain heads it into field and Lopez furthers it one however Paralluelo can’t swipe it proper and so Hampton collects. Anybody else’s hearts beating a bit quicker as we edge nearer to penalties?
110 min: Hemp wins an excellent ball from Ouahabi however the Manchester Metropolis star will get again very well to place her off of a shot. Pina then wins a free kick from Mead and Spain come into the field twice, the second seeing Stanway see it out for a nook.
109 min: Batlle wins a foul and a free kick, a little bit of a smooth one. Pina takes the set piece and it’s scrambled within the field however the flag is up regardless.
107 min: Spain begin the half so effectively with Paralluelo and Pina having possibilities however the final goes throughout objective and out for a objective kick.
106 min: It’s Carmona who made means for Ouahabi, in case you have been questioning.