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Britain has defended their euro woman’s title after defeating Spain with a tense final penalty.
Alessia Russo canceled the 25th minute header Mariona Caldentey in the second half when the match was finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Spain has a better extension of time but cannot break the British defense, so the match goes to a penalty in Basel, Switzerland.
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Substitute Chloe Kelly, who provided the cross to equalize Russo, was fired in the victory penalty for the Sarina Wiegman team when they won the 3-1 shootout.
Hannah Hampton made two extraordinary rescue in the shootout before Kelly, who scored the winners in extra time at Wembley in 2022, taking advantage of Salma Paralluelo’s mistakes.
“I am very proud, very proud of this team, very grateful to wear this badge, and I am very proud to be English … I am cool, I am compiled and I know I will hit the back of the net,” Kelly said.
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The final was the first time since the inaugural edition in 1984, where England was beaten by Sweden, that the game was decided by penalties.
“Amazing, extraordinary, showing throughout this tournament we can return when we go down, and we have the grit,” said goalkeeper Hampton.
“We have English blood in us, so we never say we are dead and we continue to walk, and we do it today.
Alessia Russo from England celebrates printing an equalizer image: Reuters/Matthew Childs
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer congratulated the team for maintaining their European crown.
In a post on X, Sir Keir said: “Champion! Congratulations @lionesses – an extraordinary team. Amazing game. What drama.
“You explore far when it is the most important and you make this nation proud. Historical makers.”
Prince Wales attended the match with his daughter, Princess Charlotte and was seen celebrating with the people around him.
William was among those who praised striker Michelle Agyemang, who was named a young tournament player.
When the presentation ceremony took place, William exchanged words with Agyemang, seemed to say, “played well, fantastic, done well”.
