The English had had few problems with their opposition until tonight. The team emerged from the group stage with 3 matches won, 3 clean sheets and 14 goals scored.
The host country had more difficulties with Spain. The Spaniards started the game fiercely and thanks to high pressure, the English got little room to play football. Spain was in charge of the ball and the better team.
Ten minutes before half-time, England almost got the redemption. Ellen White scored the opening goal, but the goal was rightly disallowed for offside.
In the second half, Spain continued to play dominantly and carefully. After a smooth attack, Gonzalez finished it once. 0-1.
The Lionesses with their backs against the wall.
The final offensive of the English seemed to come too late, but in the last 10 minutes it was price. Toone extended a header into goal and forced overtime.
Spurred on by the English home crowd, the Lionesses increasingly took the lead in the extra half hour. A nice shot from Stanway from just outside the 16 set the 2-1 final score. Belgium or Sweden await in the semi-finals.
