From England’s close calls at the edge of the cliff to Spain’s smooth play in the middle, Euro 2025 was a big football party full of excitement, sadness, and shining moments. The Lionesses made history again, but it wasn’t easy and had some scary moments.
Stars like Michelle Agyemang changed the game, while greats like Chloe Kelly fought their way back into the limelight. Here’s a full list of the games, goals, and players that made Switzerland’s stage exciting and surprising.
[REPORT] The Match That Broke the Script
England vs. Sweden quarterfinal was one of those comebacks we will be talking about for years to come. England should not have stayed in the game, much less won.
England were in front for less than five minutes in all the knockout rounds, but they kept coming back. They almost lost to Sweden many times, but Michelle Agyemang scored a goal at the last moment, and then the penalty shootout was really tough; only five out of 14 penalties went in, which changed everything.
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At the same time, France and Germany had a match filled with past hurts and fresh problems. For the French, this competition feels very strong, and the sadness was too much once more.
Spain played against England in a tough match, and it ended sadly with a loss in penalties for the better-skilled Spanish team.
79′ Sweden 2-0 England
81′ Sweden 2-2 EnglandWHAT A COMEBACK 🤯
Less than 2 minutes between their goals, Bronze and Agyemang bringing the reigning champions back in the game 🤩 pic.twitter.com/07HASo9SR5
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) July 17, 2025
[TRENDING] Goals Worth More Than Gold
Goals were not just scored, they were marked. Lauren James’ goal against the Netherlands showed how to build up and be precise.
Cristiana Girelli scored the winning goal for Italy against Norway, ending her quiet international career on a high note and taking Italy to their first semifinal since 1997. But it was Spain’s Athenea del Castillo’s goal, created by Aitana Bonmatí’s clever backheel, that showed beauty in the mess.
On the other hand, Bonmatí’s goal in extra time against Germany was very precise, taking advantage of the keeper’s near post like a skilled shooter. Every goal had stories, hard work, and what came before.
| Best Goals | Scorer | Opponent | Stage |
| Lauren James’ screamer | England | Netherlands | Group stage |
| Girelli’s late stunner | Italy | Norway | Quarterfinal |
| Bonmatí’s surgical finish | Spain | Germany | Semifinal |
| Agyemang’s tournament saver | England | Italy | Quarterfinal |
The Names That Ruled the Spotlight
Hannah Hampton emerged as England’s guardian angel, replacing legend Mary Earps with defiance and vision. Her passing from the backline was as crisp as a Swiss morning, while her shootout saves were theatrical rescues.
Chloe Kelly, nearly out of the national team earlier this year, flipped her story upside down by scoring the winning penalty in the final; her resurgence felt like a movie’s third-act redemption.
Spain’s midfield, powered by Patri Guijarro, turned football into an orchestra. She led in passes completed (470) and recoveries (49), commanding the tempo with elegance.
Her consistency across all six games made her the unsung metronome of Spain’s bittersweet journey.
[WHAT’S HAPPENING] The Young Guns Who Turned Into Titans
Michelle Agyemang didn’t just announce herself — she thundered onto the stage. The 19-year-old’s cold-blooded composure in two knockout comebacks has immortalized her among England’s great tournament stories. But she wasn’t alone.
Switzerland’s Sydney Schertenleib, only 18, was a technical gem in midfield, forcing her way into the starting XI and carrying a nation’s hopes. Vicky López and Claudia Pina for Spain added their own sparks, hinting at a glittering future for La Roja.
The youth weren’t backups — they were center stage, owning moments under the brightest lights.
Amit Mishra’s Thoughts
As a writer and football fan, Euro 2025 was a wild story, with each game turning pages fast. The old heroes held on to the past, while the young stars wrote new stories.
England won, and people will remember that. But what stands out more is how surprising everything was: plans fell apart, heroes emerged, and things got wild.
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