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England vs Spain LIVE: Euro 2022 result and final score as Georgia Stanway screamer settles thriller

England 2-1 Spain (1-1 after normal time): The Lionesses were minutes away from a heart-breaking defeat but Ella Toone scored a dramatic equaliser before Stanway’s rocket fired the hosts into the last four

Michael Jones
Wednesday 20 July 2022 18:24 EDT
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England completed a thrilling comeback over Spain to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2022 as Georgia Stanway’s wonder-strike sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory after extra time. The Lionesses will face either Sweden or Belgium in the last four after they were minutes from crashing out of their home tournament.

After a cagey first half, Spain struck first as substitute Athenea Del Castillo beat Rachel Daly to set up Esther Gonzalez, who took advantage of some sloppy England defending to open the scoring.

England had yet to trail at the Euros and Wiegman threw on Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone in hope of an equaliser. Lauren Hemp was denied what looked to be a penalty after being tripped by Ona Batlle in the box, before Toone made a priceless impact.

The midfielder picked up Russo’s knockdown in the box to fire England level in the 84th minute, just as the Lionesses were facing a heart-breaking elimination, and it forced extra time. Spain stood off Stanway and the midfielder hit an unstoppable shot past Sandro Panos on a memorable night in Brighton.

Relive the action below as the Lionesses advanced to the Euro 2022 semi-finals:

England 1-1 Spain

87 mins: Can England go on to win this game?

Millie Bright feeds the ball out to Chloe Kelly who tries to fire in a cross but sees her pass deflected. Mapi Leon clears the Spanish lines.

Spain are now the ones who look nervous.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:45

GOAL! England 1-1 Spain (84’, Toone)⚽️

84 mins: England are back in it!

What a brilliant equaliser this is from England. Lauren Hemp is turned inside from the byline and slots the ball back to Keira Walsh. Walsh knocks it to Georgia Stanway who passes it back to Hemp just inside the penalty area.

Hemp lays the ball up to Alessia Russo who wins it in the air and nods the ball down to Ella Toone. Toone pops up in the right place at the right time and pokes it home.

England are level!

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:41

England 0-1 Spain

80 mins: Caldentey swings a free kick into the box from the right wing and Leah Williamson wins the initial header. She knocks it down to a Spanish player who stops it dead and belts one at goal only for the captain to keep it out once more.

Spain look very confident, England look nervous. 10 minutes to play.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:37

England 0-1 Spain

77 mins: Chances! Chloe Kelly cuts in from the left and has a dart at goal, her effort deflects out to Ella Toone who drills a low volley back at goal.

A block and another deflection takes the ball over to Lauren Hemp who boots her chance over the crossbar.

England are getting closer.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:34

England 0-1 Spain

75 mins: Del Castillo continues to cause problems for Rachel Daly. She nutmegs the left-back and fires a rapid cross into the middle that is too quick for any of her team mates to get to.

Spain are managing the game. Keeping possession and holding up the ball.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:32

England 0-1 Spain

72 mins: Inside the final 20 minutes now and the ball falls kindly for Toone after Russo wins the ball on the edge of the box. Toone drills it first time and laces an effort over the bar but the referee has already blown for a free kick to Spain.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:29

England 0-1 Spain

70 mins: The England supporters have been incredibly vocal since the Lionesses went behind. They are willing a goal to go in. England win consecutive corners that Chloe Kelly fizzes into the box.

Panos deals with the first one and the second skims off the head of Alessia Russo before getting knocked out for a throw in.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:27

England 0-1 Spain

67 mins: Del Castillo’s deflected cross bounces up kindly for Mary Earps who earlier managed to keep out a skewed cross that was dropping into the net.

England are in the ‘score, don’t concede’ part of the match. Each minute that goes by, the pressure will grow on the Lionesses.

Sandra Panos has been warned about time-wasting by the referee.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:24

England 0-1 Spain

64 mins: Keira Walsh chips a lovely ball into the box from the middle of the pitch and almost slots in Lauren Hemp but it’s good goalkeeping from Sandra Panos who sprints off her line and smothers the ball before Hemp reaches it.

Ella Toone is on in place of Fran Kirby for the Lionesses.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:21

England 0-1 Spain

62 mins: Penalty shout for England! The ball is flicked into the box and won in the air by Alessia Russo who flicks the ball over to Lauren Hemp. Hemp takes the ball away from Ona Batlle who makes contact with the England forward and brings her down.

The referee awards a free kick to Spain and VAR doesn’t overturn the decision. Harsh on England.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 21:19

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