The English won 1-0 against the Austrians at the start of the tournament, followed by further victories without conceding a goal over Norway (8-0) and Northern Ireland (5-0). Against the Spaniards, the “Lionesses” conceded their first goal of this European Championship – after a worthwhile assist from Athenea del Castillo, Esther Gonzalez gave the Iberians the lead in the 54th minute.
England fought hard to level, and Ella Toone scored from close range in the 84th minute. Protests by the Spaniards that the 1-1 draw was preceded by a foul by Alessia Russo on Irene Paredes had no consequences.
A long-range shot by Georgia Stanway in the sixth minute of extra time brought the decision in favor of the English team, whose team boss Sarina Wiegman returned to the bench thanks to her negative corona test, which arrived a few hours before kick-off.