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Spain have advanced to the semi-final of the Women's Euros for the first time since 1997 after beating hosts Switzerland 2-0 in Bern. The 2023 World Cup winners took more than an hour to break through the home team's determined defence, with Mariona Caldentey missing a penalty in the ninth minute.
Chloe Kelly was the hero for England in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday, netting the winning penalty against Spain, with the forward watched on by her husband, Scott Moore
Switzerland's women's football team, under coach Pia Sundhage, made history by reaching the quarter-finals of the Women's European Championship for the first time. Although they lost 2-0 to Spain, the team's spirited performance and growing fan interest in women's football in Switzerland were widely celebrated as significant achievements.
Former England midfielder Izzy Christiansen aimed a dig at Spain during their 2-0 quarter-final victory over Switzerland at Euro 2025 on Friday. Spain secured their spot in the last four thanks to goals from Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina, with Switzerland reduced to 10 players late-on following a red card for Noelle Maritz.
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But 30-year-old Mead has started just one of England's four games in Switzerland, scoring once in the 6-1 win over Wales. She has adapted to a new role as one of Sarina Wiegman's 'finishers' - a term the squad use to express the importance of the substitutes.
A full rehearsal for their opening day game at the Women’s European Championship saw host Switzerland beaten 1-0 by Norway in the UEFA Nations League. The game was played at Euro 2025 host venue...