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England Beat Sweden in Euros Shootout Despite Missing Four Penalties
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, JUL 17 – England rallied from a 2-0 deficit with late goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang before winning a penalty shootout 3-2 to reach the Euro 2025 semi-finals.
- England defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich on July 17, 2025, advancing to the Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals.
- England trailed 2-0 at half-time, with Sweden unbeaten so far and leading through Kosovare Asllani's 50th international goal and Stina Blackstenius's strike.
- Lucy Bronze and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang scored late quick-fire goals to level the match and extend it to extra time and penalties.
- Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two crucial saves during regular time, endured a bloodied nose, and helped secure victory by saving two penalties, while Bronze scored the winning spot-kick.
- England's comeback keeps their title defence alive but exposed struggles under pressure, while Sweden's pursuit of a first major honour since 1984 ended in defeat; England next faces Italy in Geneva.
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