England v Sweden: Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier – live
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England Leads 1-0 Against Sweden At Halftime
Lauren James made the goal that separated Alessia Russo from the rest. But Sarina Wiegman has a lot to analyze. Sweden might feel they have been unlucky as they generated many opportunities and yet they are still losing.
At the 45 minute mark and with 2 minutes left, James attempts to send a cross from the right side. Although it's not entirely stopped, James believes she can catch up to it near the side lines. However, Andersson from Sweden makes a valiant defensive effort to cover the play.
We will need at least an additional three minutes to finish the first half, which will bring the total time of the half to 45 minutes.
After 44 minutes of play, Sweden created yet another impressive counterattack. However, England's Hemp showed great control, as she stopped the move by swiftly putting her foot in its way.
After 42 minutes of play, Sweden has clearly been dominating the game. Nevertheless, England currently holds the lead with a score of 1-0 and is currently making another attempt on the attack. Russo passes the ball back to Clinton, who takes a shot despite falling during the process. However, the Swedish defense proves to be impenetrable once again and the shot is blocked.
41 minutes have passed and England has the ball on Sweden's side of the field. James attempts to start a new attack but unfortunately, her pass with the outside of her foot is not accurate. As a result, Sweden is able to kick the ball out of danger.
England is facing a new concern in their defense. Kaneyrd managed to slip past them on the Sweden right and passed the ball back in search of a teammate. Although it was an impressive run, unfortunately, there was no one there to receive the pass. This could potentially cause some trouble for England.
After 37 minutes, Sweden is taking control of the game against England. Rolfo makes a quick move from the left-wing and sends a low ball towards the goal. England's defense is in chaos as they struggle to clear the ball. Fortunately for them, the ball goes out of bounds resulting in a corner for Sweden.
In 35 minutes, Angeldal from Manchester City and Sweden takes a shot from far away. The ball is moving quickly, but unfortunately it goes over the goal.
Sweden responded quickly when England attempted to create some momentum. Asllani, the team captain, earned a corner kick after taking a sudden shot from beyond the box area.
After 33 minutes of play, the game has become more open. Sweden has been successful in finding some space on the counter, with Blackstenius causing trouble for the opposing team. However, there was a moment when both Bronze and Kaneyrd fell down following an aerial challenge in the midfield. Luckily, there was no head collision, and they are both okay.
In the span of half an hour, Rolfo skillfully passed a clever ball to Asllani, who then had a faceoff with Earps at a challenging angle. The referee initially marked it as offside, but upon further inspection, the play was clearly onside. England got lucky on this call.
In just half an hour of the game, England managed to score their first goal thanks to the incredible skills of player X.
Lauren James did an impressive job creating the goal. She used her fancy footwork to gain some distance on the right side of the field before delivering a perfectly executed cross into the middle. Russo successfully scored by diving low and heading the ball past Falk, the goalkeeper for Sweden. Although England started off a bit unsteady, this goal will help them regain their confidence and perform better.
England Scores First Goal Against Sweden, 24 Minutes In
There it is! Russo scored a great goal with a header after James passed the ball to him.
After 23 minutes of play, the English team earned their first corner. Wubben-Moy was in charge of sending the ball into the group of players, but unfortunately, Sweden had already positioned themselves well and were ready to defend their goal.
After that, Greenwood delivers an impressive pass into the box for Charles. However, Lundkvist manages to block Charles' potential shot with good defense.
In 21 minutes of gameplay, Walsh lost possession of the ball in midfield resulting in Sweden quickly advancing. Rolfo had a chance to score from an angle, shooting a low ball that missed the far post. While it was a good attempt, I believe Earps anticipated the trajectory correctly and had it under control.
In 20 minutes, it appears that Sweden is playing with two attackers instead of the reported formation of 4-3-3. They are allowing England to control possession of the ball in their own half.
After 18 minutes, Greenwood made a great pass to Clinton who was open in the middle of the field. Clinton was fouled. England has now found their rhythm in the game but in the beginning, they were constantly being pushed back. However, they haven't been able to create any significant opportunities to challenge Sweden's defense yet.
In sixteen minutes of the game, James made a great run through the middle despite not having much involvement beforehand. She successfully held onto the ball and then sent a curving pass towards the right wing. Unfortunately, the opposing team was already prepared to stop the attack.
After 14 minutes of the game, England suddenly comes to life, and the crowd reacts to this as well. Hemp quickly moves down the right wing towards an open space. The noise increases as the audience gets excited, but Sweden is a well-coordinated team, and they prevent any danger with ease.
In just 12 minutes of play, Clinton has caught everyone's attention once again. She received the ball smoothly in a position close to the opponents' goal line and skillfully avoided any obstacles in her way. She quickly and precisely passed the ball to a teammate, proving her ability to adapt to her team and position. Despite only playing in two friendly matches for England in February, Clinton appears to be comfortable on the field and playing at her best.
In just 11 minutes, Clinton, an England player, received a strong challenge and was kicked. Fortunately, she is not injured and seems to be doing fine.
In just 10 minutes, the Sweden coach, Peter Gerhardsson, was becoming frustrated with the delay in directing Russo off the pitch for medical treatment. However, everything turned out alright in the end.
In just 8 minutes, Greenwood sends a cross towards the center. The ball is only cleared partially to the edge of the box where Clinton then attempts a volley. While the attempt made decent contact, the ball was soaring off course.
In just 6 minutes, Russo from England has gotten injured and requires a considerable amount of time for medical attention.
In just four minutes of the game, it's clear that Sweden is dominating the field. They are adopting a 4-3-3 formation and seem very enthusiastic about playing football. They have already earned a corner and even had a great chance right at the start of the game. England, on the other hand, needs to focus on their defense as they have a lot to defend against Sweden's powerful offense.
In the first minute, Sweden created a threat for England. Angeldal passed a direct ball from the right, which Blackstenius received and attempted to shoot around the near post. However, Wubben-Moy blocked the shot, and the ball ended up in Earps' hands.
We are embarking on the journey to Basel. Let's begin!
The national songs have been sung. It's time to enjoy some soccer.
During the semi-final of Euro 2022, the Women's team of England came up against Sweden. The Lionesses emerged victorious with a score of 4-0.
If you search for "England Sweden MBM" on Google, you will come across a post from 2012 that covers the men's friendly match which featured a spectacular volley by Zlatan.
The game is about to start very soon, only in 8 minutes. Wembley Stadium is completely full of excited fans. The pre-game light exhibition has already started, featuring music and special effects.
When Wiegman was questioned, she was prompted to divulge her strategy on controlling Sweden during their match against England.
She inquired, "What measures will they take to prevent us?" Great attitude.
The warm-up shirts for the England team have the players' names written in sign language.
The warm-up shirts for tonight will showcase the players' names using British Sign Language, in honor of this language. Applause for this celebration! ????
Collaborating alongside @EE, the t-shirts serve as a symbol of our joint effort to enhance the accessibility of football to everyone. pic.twitter.com/ySKHWm57QP
During a previously recorded interview with ITV, Sarina Wiegman mentioned that England's non-participation in the Olympics would allow them to entirely concentrate on the Euros.
When it comes to committing to a contract that extends until 2027, she expresses: "I derive great pleasure from my work. The idea of collaborating with my coworkers and the athletes inspires me, and I believe that we can reach even greater heights... I have aspirations."
As per the official Uefa page, Stanway is set to take on the role of right midfielder for the English team, while Hemp will operate on the right side of the attacking trident.
Gordon sent an email expressing his anticipation for a satisfying game tonight.
When it comes to determining qualifications, things may seem tricky, but it ultimately prevents seasoned professionals from mercilessly defeating weak opponents. This scenario was unappealing to all parties involved.
Regarding the football match between England and Sweden, the England team appears to lack balance. It remains uncertain who will fill the right position. Additionally, Fridolina Rolfo could pose a significant threat to the Lionesses on that particular side of the field.
That's a great observation about how the qualifying process is structured. If Aleksander Čeferin is reading this, I apologize for making fun of it.
While playing at the Etihad Stadium in the derby game last month, Jess Park caught everyone's attention as she moved swiftly on the field, representing Manchester City. Sarina Wiegman, the England manager, couldn't take her eyes off the talented player and the cameras frequently showed her cheering from the stands.
It was difficult not to be amazed by Park's outstanding performance, especially since she has been a fan of City her whole life. She had an incredible game, scoring two goals and providing an assist, which helped her team to win. She was the driving force in the midfield, both with her impressive skills on the ball and her leadership off it. Park's performance was definitely one of the best this season.
This week, Sarina Wiegman announced that Leah Williamson would be the captain for the team if she played tonight. However, as she is not in the starting lineup, the duty of captain falls to Keira Walsh.
The only alteration made to the England team after their triumph over Italy in a friendly match is the addition of Lauren James, while Chloe Kelly is now a substitute.
Last August, I was at Stadium Australia in Sydney watching England get defeated in the World Cup final. I felt like that was our only shot at winning it all and earning a star on our shirt. People tried to console me, telling me that we'll have another go in four years' time. In football, there's always another chance. The Lionesses have an incredible coach in Sarina Wiegman and a balanced team of experienced and young players. However, when I saw Spain win the trophy, I couldn't help but feel like they could continue to dominate world football for the next decade with their talented team and elite system.
In the beginning of the blog, I talked about how England is not overconfident. However, Lucy Bronze thinks that winning consecutive European Championships would be an extraordinary accomplishment.
What is the process for qualification for Women's Euro 2025?
In straightforward terms, if your team's name begins with the letter "A", then the first and second positions ensure advancement. However, if you belong to any of the four "A" categories, then clinching the third or fourth position will still grant you access to the playoffs.
In the groups classified as "B" and "C," there are no guaranteed spots, but only playoff opportunities available. If you're interested in understanding the intricate details of the playoff system, it's available for exploration on the Uefa website – especially helpful if you're having trouble dozing off.
Tottenham's Grace Clinton left a great impression in February during England's training, and now she's starting at Wembley.
She came into the world in Liverpool, England, in 2003, and kicked off her professional journey at Everton. Presently, she plays for Tottenham Hotspur after spending time at Manchester United.
England's captain, Leah Williamson, is making her comeback to the bench after a whole year away from the game due to an ACL injury. Taking her place as the starter is Grace Clinton.
In this soccer matchup, England will be playing with a formation of 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 3 forwards. Earps will be the goalkeeper, with Bronze, Wubben-Moy, Greenwood, and Charles playing in defense. Stanway and Walsh, who is the captain of the team, will be in midfield, with Clinton playing behind them. Hemp, Russo, and James will form the attacking trio. The substitutes for the game are Carter, Hampton, Toone, Williamson, Kelly, Mead, Kirby, Daly, Park, Rendell, Morgan, and Turner.
In free English, the blog section would read: The lineup for Sweden's team consists of 11 players and 12 substitutes. They play in a 4-3-3 formation, with Falk as the goalkeeper. Lundkvist, Sembrant, Eriksson, and Andersson make up the defense. The midfield consists of Angeldal, Asllani as captain, and Olme. The forward line is made up of Kaneyrd, Blackstenius, and Rolfo. The substitutes on the bench include Musovic, Enblom, Nilden, Janogy, Vinberg, Jakobsson, Kullberg, Kafaji, Anvegard, Bennison, Rybrink, and Rubensson.
Sweden faces England in the EM qualifiers at Wembley Stadium. The match will be broadcasted at 9 PM on SVT1 or SVT Play.
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Winning in sports may bring great joy, but it also comes with a downside - the pressure to keep winning. On the other hand, losing may be disappointing, but it also presents an opportunity to improve and make a comeback. Ultimately, both winning and losing play crucial roles in sports and serve as valuable learning experiences for athletes.
It's certain that Sarina Wiegman's team is not thinking like that for Euro 2022. They lost the World Cup final to Spain by a small margin last year and are now focusing on defending their European championship.
Tonight's match against Sweden marks the beginning of a journey that could lead to the final in Basel on July 27th next year. However, the team led by Wiegman won't be overconfident. They're up against tough competition from France, the Republic of Ireland, and the Swedes, and qualification is far from guaranteed. The news of captain Leah Williamson's return is a much-needed morale boost for the team.
Is it possible for England to repeat their success? They must proceed cautiously and focus on qualifying, starting with their match against Sweden. The game will begin at 8pm BST.
