Newspaper Bild brands historic Lionesses' victory as 'Wembley fraud' amid penalty claim after England ran out 2-1 winners in the Women's Euros final.
It was claimed by some Germany fans that Sir Geoff Hurst’s fourth goal against them did not cross the line after hitting the crossbar. The ball appeared to hit the hand of Lionesses captain and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson who frantically tried to clear the danger. That was after Germany's Lina Magull had cancelled out Ella Toone’s opener 11 minutes from time sending the game into extra-time.
England's women finally broke the country's trophy curse with a Euro 2022 victory -- and in a tournament that brought delight from start to finish.
In all, Euro 2022 has shown that there is a depth to the women's game that deserves the biggest possible stage. Of course, there are many fixtures in the men's game that pass without incident and many clubs are a welcoming environment for families, but that has not been the case with the England national team for too long. But this has been England's tournament, and the manner of their victory will inspire a new generation. While on it, the game was played without the anger and ego that has become a regular sideshow in the men's game. It is perhaps unfair to draw too many comparisons between the men and women's game, but with both reaching a Euro final Wembley within 12 months, it is inevitable that both occasions will be measured against each other. For the men, the wait to add to their solitary World Cup win in 1966 goes on -- Gareth Southgate's team might just do that at Qatar 2022 later this year -- but the women have ended their own lengthy years of hurt.
England's players celebrate during a victory party in Trafalgar Square after winning the Women's Euro 2022. HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images. CNN ...
We just wanted to be football, hopefully, that is how it is perceived now around the world." There is still one more we can get our hands on next year." But we said we wanted to make our legacy about winning and that's what we did." "It's been fantastic, to be part of this team. The 25-year-old added: "Dreams turn into reality. "What we have done for women and young girls who can aspire to be us.
LONDON : Reaction to England winning the Women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first major title in front of a record crowd on home ...
"You have all set an example that will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations. "Home. In fact it's come home. Well done to you all." "What the Lionesses have just done is amazing and so damned bloody hard to do. Listen, the legacy of this tournament is the change in society." This is what dreams are made of," Kelly told the BBC.
At the end of a month of headline-grabbing sport, the UEFA Women's Euro ended with a suitably thrilling final between England and Germany at a sold-out ...
Twice in the UEFA Women's Champions League, FC Barcelona sold out their home stadium, the biggest in Europe generating successive record attendances of 91,553 and 91,648 for matches against Real Madrid and VfL Wolfsburg. For all of those ticket-holders to attend, the competition organizers were relying on a glamour final and the meeting of the hosts and the eight-time champions, Germany, fit the bill perfectly. The goal came against the general run of play and it was no more than Germany deserved when Lina Magull steered home an equalizer after a well-worked move down the right.
England have won a UEFA European Women's Championship for the first time ever after beating eight-time winners Germany in front of a record-breaking crowd.
The winning goal was far from the prettiest goal of the tournament but Kelly did superbly to shield the ball with her body before poking home inside a busy six-yard box. It was never going to be easy though and Germany hit back in the 79th minute. Germany had only conceded once in their first five games in the tournament and that was a freak own goal against France.
An extra time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the Women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ...
I’ve just had a good cry with the family, I wouldn't be here without them," the 27-year-old said. Honestly the best moment of my career, best moment of my life. The legacy of this team is winners and that is the journey. This is the proudest moment of my life," England captain Leah Williamson said pitchside. "Listen the legacy of this tournament is the change in society. She was appointed England boss in September last year and the side has not lost since.
The UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final is here and Wembley plays host as England face Germany in the showpiece event.
2hrs to kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final! If she does, they would be the first team in European Championship history (men’s and women’s) to name the same starting line-up in every game from the group stages to the final. If Popp scores again today, she'll be just the second player to score in every match from group stages to the final at a EUROs (after Michel Platini). 6th min: Lucy Bronze whips in a cross from the right and it forces goalkeeper Merle Frohms into an awkward catch on her goal line. A combination of Mary Earps saves and a couple of England blocks eventually sees the goalkeeper claim it. 18th min: England have another dangerous free-kick from the right and Germany's defence head clear for a corner off Bright's cross. Germany are just settling a bit now and enjoying more possession in the final third. White attempts to put her under pressure by following up and clatters into the shot-stopper... Germany may be unbeaten in Women's EUROs finals, but England manager Sarina Wiegman has an unbeaten record as coach full stop. England hold their breath as a German corner lands right in the middle of their six-yard box and it's a goalmouth scramble. 45th min: Stanway is late on a tackle again and she has to be careful here, already on a yellow. She takes a battering off the striker but there was no malicious intent there.
Thousands join team in Trafalgar Square in London to hail victory described as a turning point.
For his father, Ed Deegan, it was great to see women playing at the same level as men, facing the same criticism. Give them a chance and give them experience with other players.” And it’s a good quality, good level. “I wanted them to see what can be done,” said Walters, who was astonished to learn only days ago that women were not allowed to play on Football Association-associated grounds until 1971. I don’t want anything like that to be able to happen again. He said the title win would “encourage more English girls to play football.