The Lionesses won their second consecutive international trophy at a crowded Wembley Stadium on Thursday as England defeated Brazil in a thrilling first-ever Women’s Finalissima penalty shootout.
Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses defeated Brazil 4-2 in the shootout after the game was tied at 1-1, extending their winning streak to 30 games.
Wiegman proclaimed, “I feel fortunate. It’s really fantastic to be a part of such an amazing company, and the crew is so dedicated and eager to learn every day.
The European and South American champions competed in Thursday’s match, which was a crucial component of the Women’s World Cup preparations and drew 83,132 spectators and sold out in early October.
In the 23rd minute, Lucy Bronze sent the ball back for Ella Toone to score her 16th goal for England from the edge of the six-yard box.
England scored in the shootout thanks to Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, and Chloe Kelly.
Kelly exclaimed, “It’s amazing to be back here at Wembley in front of our home fans.” “They were outstanding one more tonight. The girls once again put up a fantastic performance tonight, and we continue to advance. It’s my home.”
Mary Earps, a custodian for Manchester United and England, declared that she was ready for a shootout.
After the game’s final few minutes, Earps recalled, “I had to be; I had no option.” Win by whatever means necessary, therefore I’m pretty happy about it tonight.
By scoring an equaliser in the 93rd minute off a loose ball that custodian Earps struggled to grasp, Andressa Alves forced a shootout.
In front of 87,192 spectators, a record for a women’s game in Europe, the Lionesses narrowly defeated Germany to win the 2022 European Championship on this night.
While Lauren James’ strike into the roof of the net was applauded by the crowd as a second England goal, it was actually offside.
In the second half, Pia Sundhage’s Canarinhas began to play well, and Barcelona forward Geyse had a chance to tie the score but custodian Earps pushed the ball over the crossbar.
According to Wiegman, the thrilling back-and-forth match served as the ideal warm-up for the World Cup.
The second half was very challenging, she continued. “The first half was extremely good.” “I’m glad we have that information; we’ll move on from here.”
At Brentford’s Gtech Stadium on Tuesday, the Lionesses take on Australia.
At Nuremberg on Tuesday, Brazil will play Germany.
Because players expressed worries about playing in white while on their period, England showed their blue shorts earlier in the week.
