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England beats Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals after dramatic comeback
Zurich, Jul 18 (AP) With 12 minutes remaining, defending champion England was heading out of the Women's European Championship.
But then the Lionesses came roaring back. Two quick goals saw them stage an improbable comeback to draw 2-2 against Sweden and then win a penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals.
"Very hyper, still very emotional, I think lots of adrenaline still in my body, I mean," England coach Sarina Wiegman said, who added that it was the most chaotic match that she had ever been part of.
"I can't remember anything like this.
"I think that's a quality that's so strong from this team, that together they're fighting back and not playing well, but sticking together, that shows so much resilience."
The shootout featured some terrible attempts nine misses in all before England triumphed 3
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday lauded 'legend' England pacer Stuart Broad after the latter reached the millstone of 500 Test wickets.Broad registered his 500th Test wicket on Tuesday during the third Test against West Indies. Singh, who had struck the England bowler six sixes in an over in 2007 T20 World Cup, said Broad's recent achievement is "no joke"."I'm sure everytime I write something about @StuartBroad8, people relate to him getting hit for 6 sixes! Today I request all my fans to applaud what he has achieved! 500 test wickets is no joke-it takes hard work, dedication & determination. Broady you're a legend! Hats off," Singh tweeted.With this, Broad had become the second bowler from England to register 500 Test wickets. He is now placed at the seventh place in the list for most wickets taken in the Test format.Despite missing the first Test against West Indies, Broad was named the Player of the Series award as he clinched 16 wickets in the remaining two .