England are through to the semi-finals of the women's Euros after beating Spain 2-1 in extra time Lionesses ENGvSPA
England are through to the semi-finals of the women's Euros after an emphatic comeback against Spain to win 2-1.
The Lionesses fell behind in the second half after a low strike from Esther Gonzalez, but struck back with a goal from Ella Toone to take the match into extra time. Georgia Stanway scored the winner with a venomous 20-yard strike into the far corner that caused the home crowd to erupt in celebration. But as extra time drew on La Roja kept pressing and a dangerous corner with minutes left in the game almost sent the game to penalties.The win secured England's spot in the final four of the European Championships. They will face either Sweden or Belgium in the semi-finals.It will be the fourth semi-final at a major tournament in a row that England's women have reached.
Spain frustrated the Lionesses for much of the opening 90 minutes. They had the better of the possession and shots, as well as using other time-stalling techniques to stop England from reaching their full potential in an ill-tempered encounter in Brighton.
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