Final played in the presence of more than 87 thousand spectators
The England women’s football team created history by winning the title of a major tournament for the first time. Hosts England beat eight-time winners Germany 2-1 in extra time in the final of the Women’s Euro Championship played at Wembley Stadium in England for a record 87,192 spectators. Substitute Cole Kelly gave England this special achievement by scoring a corner goal in the 10th minute of extra time.
Both the teams were tied at 1-1 till the stipulated time.
first half goalless
In the first half, both the teams could not open an account and in the second half, Alla Tune gave England the lead in the 62nd minute, but in the 79th minute, Germany’s Nina Magul leveled it 1-1. The craze of this match increased with the arrival of England in the final.
Opportunity came after 56 years
The England team got this opportunity after 56 years. Earlier in the 1966 World Cup final, England’s men had defeated West Germany. This is the first major title for the England women’s senior team.
