Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Michelle Agyemang celebrates scoring.Alamy Stock Photo FreeTake a Bow Stunning drama as England knock Sweden out on penalties The holders edged through despite being 2-0 down at half-time. 10.56pm, 17 Jul 2025 Share options ENGLAND ROARED into the semi-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 on penalties to continue their title defence. Smilla Holmberg blasted over from the spot in an eventful shootout in Zurich after the match finished 2-2 after extra time, thanks to Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang’s quick-fire strikes just as England looked to be limping out of the tournament. The reigning European champions were staring at elimination with 11 minutes remaining in normal time after Kosovare Asllani, who opened the scoring with her 50th international goal in the second minute, and Stina Blackstenius shot Sweden into a two-goal lead at half-time. But Sarina Wiegman’s team will face Italy, who are in the last four for the first time since 1997, in the last four in Geneva on Tuesday after a sensational comeback. Advertisement Defeat ended Sweden’s bid for a first major honour since winning the first official Euros back in 1984, Peter Gerhardsson’s team falling in the most painful of fashions. – © AFP 2025 View 6 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Stunning drama as England knock Sweden out on penalties”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Stunning drama as England knock Sweden out on penalties”. 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