WOMENS EUROS MAKING HISTORY.

The first two rounds of the 2025 Euros have wrapped up in Switzerland, and history has officially been made.

Euro debutants Wales and Poland both scored their first-ever goals at a major tournament. Welsh legend Jess Fishlock struck in the 13th minute against France, marking a historic moment for Wales. Poland followed suit in their group stage finale against Denmark, with Natalia Padilla netting their first. While both teams were knocked out in the group stage, their goals symbolize something greater—hope for more investment and growth in women’s football within their respective federations.

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Attendance records were also shattered across Switzerland, with 461,582 fans attending the 24 group stage matches. One standout crowd came during the Germany vs. Denmark match, which drew 34,165 fans—over 17,000 of them German supporters who made the trip. These numbers further show that investing in women’s sports is worth it (almost like the players shouting it for years are onto something).

As we head into the semifinals, the stage is set for some electrifying matchups. England, the reigning Euro champions, will face off against a spirited Italian side. Italy earned their spot after a dramatic 90th-minute goal from captain Cristiana Girelli sealed their win over Norway. England, on the other hand, had to dig deep against Sweden after conceding a goal just two minutes into the match from Swedish captain Kosovare Asllani. Down 2-0 at halftime, the English team looked to be in trouble.

But the 78th minute changed everything. Lauren Hemp came off, and Arsenal star Chloe Kelly entered the pitch, immediately making her mark. She delivered two perfect assists—one to Lucy Bronze in the 79th minute, and another to newcomer Michelle Agyemang in the 81st—to bring the game level. After a tense extra time, the match went to penalties, where England came out on top in a dramatic shootout.

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Spain, unsurprisingly, stormed through the group stage with 14 goals and added two more in their quarterfinal against hosts Switzerland. The Swiss side, led by captain Lia Wälti and built on a promising young core, showed heart and resilience throughout the tournament. Off the field, Wälti has been a tireless promoter of the women’s game, helping drive visibility and support. But on the field, the reigning World Cup champions proved too strong, advancing with a 2-0 win.

The final quarterfinal—Germany vs. France—was a thriller filled with tension and drama. With questions looming about both teams, the match delivered. A red card to Germany’s Kathrin Hendrich in the 12th minute gave France a penalty, converted by Grace Geyoro. But Germany answered just 10 minutes later, with Sjoeke Nüsken finishing off a beautiful set piece. The rest of the match stayed deadlocked, through regulation and extra time, until a nail-biting penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger emerged as the hero, helping Germany win 6-5 and punch their ticket to the semis.

Now, the semifinals are set. England will face Italy in Geneva, and Spain will clash with Germany in Zurich. Both matches kick off at 12 p.m. PST. England v Italy on Tuesday and Spain v Germany on Wednesday. The road to the final is heating up.

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