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Post by Admin on Jul 28, 2022 18:51:19 GMT
Euro 2022: How is England tackling a lack of diversity in women’s football? 5,913 views Jul 28, 2022 The profile of women's football has never been higher as England prepare for their first major final in 13 years. Ecstatic England fans have been celebrating the Lionesses definitive 4-0 defeat of Sweden in last night's European Championship semi-final. But some girls and young women dreaming of becoming a Lioness of the future say there's a lack of role models in the current England line-up. (CNN)England's women banished the heartbreak of their two recent major semifinal defeats by beating Sweden 4-0 to reach the final of Euro 2022. It didn't all go host England's way, however, as Sarina Wiegman's side had to weather some serious first-half pressure from a world class Sweden side. But Beth Mead's smart turn and finish after the half-hour mark settled England's obvious nerves and from then on there only looked like being one winner. Lucy Bronze's header from a corner early in the second half and then a stunning back-heeled goal from substitute Alessia Russo sent the 28,624 fans inside Bramall Lane into rapture, before Fran Kirby's lob added gloss to an already remarkable scoreline. Sweden, after all, is currently ranked second in the world, with England only previously recording three wins over Sweden in its entire history. In what has already been a record-breaking tournament for attendances and viewing figures, Tuesday's game set a new record attendance for a Euros semifinal. After defeats in the semifinals at the 2019 World Cup, Euro 2017, England will now play in the final against either Germany or France at Wembley Stadium on July 31.
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Post by Admin on Jul 31, 2022 18:52:40 GMT
Live: Fans gather at Wembley Stadium to watch Euro 2022 final 360 watching now Started streaming 5 hours ago Watch live as fans arrive at the Wembley Stadium to watch Euro 2022 final between England and Germany.
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Post by Admin on Jul 31, 2022 22:37:18 GMT
Ecstasy. Records tumbled, emotions raged and hearts burst as England, with a first international goal from Chloe Kelly, defeated the eight-times champions Germany to secure a first major trophy for the Lionesses – and England’s first since 1966. Ella Toone’s stunning second-half chip over Merle Frohms looked to have been enough but Lina Magull’s 79th‑minute strike forced extra time. With penalties looming ominously, Kelly pounced, turning in from close range to steal the headlines after battling back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury that ended her Olympic dream and threatened her European one. Whipping her shirt off in celebration, replicating the historic image of the USA forward Brandi Chastain in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final that helped the game explode in the US, Kelly pointed to the revolution that the Lionesses have kick-started in England. It was a record crowd for a European Championship final of 87,192, beating the 79,115 set in the men’s final in 1964 and also topping the 80,203 that watched the 2012 Olympic gold-medal match to set a record for a women’s international in England. That was added to the six Women’s European Championship attendance records that had tumbled with each round of this tournament. 'It's coming home': The moment England gatecrash press conference after Euro 2022 win – video The public impact of the tournament was exemplified by tube trains heading to northwest London littered with England shirts from before midday. Hours before kick-off Wembley Way was flooded with fans. Amid the carnival-like vibes were whispers of nerves and heightened emotions from those deeply invested in the development of the women’s game – including the families of some of the players who had ducked out of the ground to soak up the atmosphere. This was the final that Euro 2022 deserved, the two best teams in the tournament pitted together and a tie steeped in history. For England it was a chance to prove the gap between the European powerhouse and the home team had closed in the 13 years since their 6-2 final defeat at the hands of Germany.
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Post by Admin on Aug 1, 2022 6:48:23 GMT
England were crowned European champions on home soil for the first time in the history of the program. The Lionesses needed extra time to defeat Germany, 2-1, to capture the 2022 UEFA Women's Euro title in front of a packed Wembley Stadium with 87,192 fans in attendance -- the largest crowd for any UEFA international competition. England carried the hopes of a nation into the final, and scored the first goal in regulation as Ella Toone found the back of the net in the 62nd minute by beating German goalkeeper Merle Frohms with a cheeky chip. Germany pushed to find the equalizer thanks to Lina Magull with 11 minutes remaining in regulation. The two sides needed extra time to settle the score as Chloe Kelly provided the winner with a scrappy finish following a corner kick -- along with a celebration that would have made Brandi Chastain proud -- to seal England's first ever Euro championship in the senior women's program. Lionesses step into spotlight The Euro hosts navigated through group stage and knockout stage play without a loss on their way to lifting the trophy. The Lionesses made their return to the final for the first time since 2009, where they lost 6-2 against the German giants. Although this is a different era for both teams, Sunday still had a little taste of revenge for England. Germany were equally impressive during their tournament run, conceding only one goal before the final against England. The English side faced a series of tests on the run up to the final. They had to overcome a quarterfinal possession challenge against Spain, an early semifinal roadblock from Sweden, and finally an organized German side with a history of success in the Euros. The Lionesses carried through the weight of being tourney hosts, as many some wondered if the nerves would eventually catch up to them during their own historic run. But unlike English teams of the past, head coach Sarina Weigman instilled more than just a system and tactics, but confidence and belief that had long been missing from this program. It was a refreshing reset for a Lioness team that previously had head coaches with troubled off-field issues involving racist harassment, or on-field lack of vision and execution. Germany fall short Perhaps the writing was on the wall for Germany as they suffered a crushing blow before the opening whistle to their ninth Euro final appearance. Alexandra Popp was a late scratch after sustaining a muscle injury during warmups in addition to being once again without 21-year-old winger Klara Buhl due to COVID protocol. That put the Germans without their leading goalscorer in the tournament ahead of the biggest game of the season. Popp entered the final with six goals and was level with England's Beth Mead for the golden boot lead. Germany will have plenty to build on from this run as their return to the Euro final was seen by some as a surprise based on the abundance of youth across the roster. In place of Buhl, 19-year-old June Brand provided strong and impactful performances, while 20-year-old Lena Oberdorf earned best young player of the tournament honors. What it means for England The Lionesses were able to bring the title home while playing on home soil and managed to lift the trophy in front of a record crowd in the process. There are moments where you can feel the shift happening and witnessing the joy in England's run will hopefully lead to more impact across the country for the women's game -- both in the international and domestic level.
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Post by Admin on Aug 2, 2022 4:32:36 GMT
The Lionesses party into the night after Euros 2022 win 9,991 views Aug 1, 2022 England’s players returned to their London hotel celebrating with cans of lager and dancing with their newly-won Euro 2022 trophy in joyous scenes that matched those seen around the nation.
Sarina Wiegman’s all-conquering heroes arrived at their accommodation shortly after 11pm in the midst of a well-earned victory party entering a fourth hour.
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