England have earned a spot in the Euro 2024 semifinals after defeating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of open play, and the game was finally decided from the spot.
Switzerland’s wait for a first semifinal appearance at the European Championships extends for another four years. Breel Embolo had given the fans hope that this would finally be their year after opening the scoring in the second half. However, a goal from Bukayo Saka levelled things up for the Three Lions.
England earn Euro 2024 semifinal spot on penalties
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Jordan Pickford was called into making a number of saves throughout the game, as the Swiss had a umber of clear cut chances. But, they just couldn’t beat the Everton keeper from open play apart from Embolo’s opportunity.
Manuel Akanji missed Switzerland’s first penalty in the shootout, and Pickford’s first and only save was enought to send his side through. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score the winning penalty, with Yann Sommer diving the wrong way on almost every occasion.
Now, England will face either Turkey or the Netherlands for a trip back to the finals of the Euros in Dortmund.
