The atmosphere was electric at Wembley Stadium on Thursday as England clinched their second international trophy in thrilling fashion. In the inaugural Women’s Finalissima, the Lionesses battled against Brazil in a nail-biting encounter that ended up tied 1-1 at full-time. But it was on the penalty shootout where England shone, beating Brazil 4-2 with Chloe Kelly‘s goal to seal the deal. This victory marks the team’s unbeaten streak of 30 games and their commitment to excellence is undeniable. Sarina Wiegman, England’s head coach, praised her players for their hard work and dedication to improving every day, solidifying the team’s status as a force to be reckoned with.
The highly anticipated match between the European and South American champions drew an impressive crowd of 83,132 fans at Wembley Stadium, which sold out in early October. This game served as a crucial part of preparations for the upcoming Women’s World Cup in July and August. Despite the pressure, Kelly and her team put on a brilliant performance, wowing the home fans with their skill and tenacity. Although the game ended in a thrilling shootout, with Andressa Alves managing to equalise in the 93rd minute, the excitement and energy of the match stayed with the fans long after the final whistle blew.
England and Brazil faced off in an exciting match that saw England dominate the first half. Although they thought they had secured a 2-0 lead with Lauren James‘ confident strike, an offside in the buildup invalidated the goal. Brazil emerged as the stronger team after the break, with Geyse testing England’s keeper, Earps, and Andressa firing in the equalizer. After a tribute to the late Pele at the start, the game went to penalties, where Tamires and Brazil’s captain Rafaelle missed their shots, securing a win for England. The match kept spectators on the edge of their seats and showcased the talent of both nations.
The Dutch football team, led by coach Sarina Wiegman, is feeling confident after a nailbiting match in preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Wiegman described the game as a perfect tune-up, stating that while the first half went well, the team was challenged in the second half. She expressed her happiness at having that information to work with and build on. The next challenge for the Netherlands will be hosting Australia at Brentford’s Gtech Stadium, while Brazil and Germany face off in Nuremberg on Tuesday. It’s clear that Wiegman’s side is ready to take on the competition and extend their winning streak.
