Two finals. Two shootouts. One ice-cold finisher.
Chloe Kelly does it again, burying the decisive penalty as England beat Spain in a heart-stopping UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final at St. Jakob-Park.
The Match That Had Everything
From the opening whistle, this final was electric. England looked up for it early, with Russo forcing a save in just the third minute, and Lauren James nearly pouncing on the rebound.
Spain responded with class — and after a spell of slick passing and high pressing, Mariana Cardante found the net to put La Roja 1–0 up.
But England don’t fold. They never do.
Super-sub Chloe Kelly was a menace down the left, and when she floated in a perfect cross, England equalised with a thunderous header. Cue the limbs. Cue the belief.
Both teams had their chances — Hampton pulling off a huge stop in extra time, and Kelly nearly bagging the winner with a low drive. But after 120 minutes, it came down to spot-kicks.
Penalty Perfection… AGAIN (We Were Not Okay)
Nerves? What nerves? Oh, only all of ours.
We were hiding behind our pints, gripping chairs, shouting at the telly — someone literally stood on a table and got told off (worth it). It felt like 2022 all over again… and then some.
- Alex Greenwood stepped up first — ice in her veins. Calm as you like, left-footed, bottom corner. We exhaled.
- Then Hannah Hampton guessed exactly right and saved Spain’s first. The pub erupted. Drinks flew. Someone dropped their chips.
- And then… Chloe Kelly.
Déjà vu, or fate? Either way, she smashed it in — bottom corner, no chance for the keeper.
England. Are. Champions.
Again. We couldn’t believe it. We still can’t. Goosebumps. Every. Time..
What the fans are saying:
“CHLOE. KELLY. AGAIN. She’s built for finals.” – @LionessesDaily
“This team gives us heart attacks but we love them for it.” – @FootyFemme
“Two Euros in a row. You can’t write it better than this.” – @WomensGameHQ
From the Training Ground: How to Take a Pen Like Chloe Kelly
Want to channel your inner Chloe in a shootout? Here’s how to nail it under pressure:
1. Pick your spot early
Don’t change your mind last second. Decide, commit, and trust your technique.
2. Use your breath to calm down
Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 4. Helps slow your heart rate and clear your head.
3. Side-netting is your friend
Aim low and wide, inside the post — it’s harder for keepers to reach, especially if you add a little power.
4. Practice with pressure
Make training penalties feel like matchday. Add noise, teammates watching, even a small reward (or forfeit) to simulate nerves.
5. Stick to your routine
Do the same steps, angle, and breathing every time. Confidence comes from familiarity.
According to England’s coaches, Chloe Kelly visualises scoring before she even takes the run-up. A little mental rehearsal = a big boost in confidence.
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