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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 0-0 Spain

45 mins: One minute of added time to go before the end of the first half.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:45

England 0-0 Spain

44 mins: Spain look as though they’re going to score whenever they get near the England penalty area for any period of time. The Lionesses seem unwilling to back themselves in tackles and the Spaniards are able to pick out passes and recycle attacks.

England hold firm though and Georgia Stanway manages to hoof the ball clear from the front edge of the penalty area.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:45

England 0-0 Spain

41 mins: Chance! Williamson feeds the ball into the box for Mead who lays it off to Fran Kirby. Kirby has her back to goal and isn’t allowed to turn. Instead she knocks it back to Rachel Daly who fizzes a sharp cross into the middle.

It goes over Ellen White’s head and reaches Lauren Hemp who isn’t prepared for the ball. It hits her in the head and bounces well wide of the goal.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:42

England 0-0 Spain

38 mins: Disallowed goal!

Beth Mead is brought down over on the left wing this time and Lauren Hemp swings it into the middle of the penalty area. Lucy Bronze is offside as the ball comes in and seemingly interferes with the play despite not touching the ball.

There’s a bit of a scramble and the ball bounces out to Ellen White who turns it home!

The flag does go up for offside and a VAR check confirms it. Spain have a reprieve.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:38

England 0-0 Spain

35 mins: Keira Walsh floats a pass up the pitch and Ellen White wins the header before flicking up to the edge of the box. Lauren Hemp is a little slow off the mark and she’s beaten to the loose ball by goalkeeper Sandra Panos.

Such is the state of the game that England need to make more use of these little half-chance openings.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:36

England 0-0 Spain

32 mins: Mary Earps commands her box from another corner. Spain are throwing players into the box from the set pieces and really trying to box in the England goalkeeper but she comes out and punches the ball away.

Aitana Bonmati meets the dropping ball on the volley from outside the box and belts it well over the crossbar.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:33

England 0-0 Spain

29 mins: Caldentey drives the ball up the pitch for Spain in a sharp counter-attacking move. She slides it over to Marta Cardona who dinks over a cross that England captain Leah Williamson deals with.

Spain don’t let up though, Caldentey combines with Gonzalez to carry the ball to the byline but she’s shielded out of play by Millie Bright.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:30

England 0-0 Spain

26 mins: Lauren Hemp and Beth Mead have switched sides on the pitch with Hemp now trying her luck against Olga Carmona.

A long clearance from Spain puts Millie Bright under pressure at the back but she matches Esther Gonzalez stride-for-stride and boots the ball out of play to end the attack.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:27

England 0-0 Spain

23 mins: Millie Bright brings the ball into midfield and picks out the run of Beth Mead on the right wing. Mead drives at Olga Carmona but is marshalled off the ball and Spain confidently play out from the back.

Aitana Bonmati spoke before the game about how Spain wouldn’t fear England and they’re certainly playing like that. They’ve had the better chances so far.

Another corner for the visitors is whipped in the box but Mary Earps grabs hold of it for England.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:23

England 0-0 Spain

20 mins: A touch of frustration seems to be creeping in on England. They are used to playing with freedom in possession and stringing together flowing, sweeping moves but Spain are bossing the game.

Mariona Caldentey is hacked down by a back-tracking Beth Mead and the free kick is headed wide the back post.

Michael Jones20 July 2022 20:21

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