Reaction as England beat Sweden to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
: Kosovare Asllani opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, followed by an Arsenal striker Stina Blackstenius doubling the lead in the 25th. [Quarter Final] Sweden Vs England
scored the decisive sudden-death penalty before Sweden's Smilla Holmberg fired over to end the match. Historical Comparison: 2018 Men's World Cup Reaction as England beat Sweden to reach Euro
The defending champions, England, found themselves on the brink of elimination at the in Zurich. Sweden dominated the first half, racing into a 2-0 lead within the first 25 minutes. However, a rapid-fire second-half comeback and a chaotic penalty shootout saw the Lionesses progress. [Quarter Final] Sweden Vs England
ignited the rally with a header from a Chloe Kelly cross.
Teenage substitute leveled the match in the 81st minute.