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Euro 2025: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title
England beat Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win a thrilling Women’s European Championship final on Sunday
By GRAHAM DUNBAR – AP Sports Writer
July 27, 2025BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England beat Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win a thrilling Women's European Championship final on Sunday.
Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two saves to lift defending champion England to a 3-1 win in the shootout.
The game was tied 1-1 after extra time and the regulation 90 minutes.
England leveled the score in the 57th on Alessia Russo’s header from a cross by Chloe Kelly after Mariona Caldentey had given Spain the lead in the 25th finishing Ona Battle’s cross.
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