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Published 06 April 2023 5 min read
England Women's Senior Team

England 1-1 Brazil (4-2 after penalties) - UEFA Finalissima match centre

Written by:

Milly McEvoy

  • E. Toone (23′)
  • M. Earps (76′)
  • L. Hemp (82′)
FULL TIME
UEFA Women's Finalissima Final
Thursday 06 April, 07:45 PM Wembley Stadium
England national football team crest
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HT: 1 - 0
Brazil
England win 4-2 on penalties
  • Andressa Alves (93′)
  • Rafaelle Souza (39′)

The Lionesses win the first-ever UEFA Women's Finalissima after penalty shootout drama at Wembley Stadium

07 Apr 2023 5:27

Highlights: England 1-1 Brazil (4-2 after penalties)


Watch the best of the action from Wembley and the inaugural UEFA Women's Finalissima

 The Lionesses lift the Finalissima trophy at Wembley Stadium
The Lionesses lift the Finalissima trophy at Wembley Stadium
England won the first-ever UEFA Women’s Finalissima as the European Champions defeated Brazil on penalties at a sold-out Wembley after a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Ella Toone scored the opening goal of the game thanks to delightful link-up play as England played with inventiveness in the first half.

But Brazil grew into the game in the second half and found an equaliser in the third minute of added time through substitute Andressa Alves to take the tie to a shootout.

The Lionesses started on the front foot though, with Lauren Hemp probing the five-player Brazillian defence early on down the left wing regularly finding Alessia Russo in the middle of the box.
 Ella Toone celebrates another memorable goal at Wembley after opening the scoring
Ella Toone celebrates another memorable goal at Wembley after opening the scoring
Russo then caused Brazil problems in the 12th minute as she worked her way around captain Rafaelle, who conceded a free-kick as she attempted to stop the striker's run into the penalty area.

Lucy Bronze forced the first save of the game two minutes later as she whipped a ferocious shot at Leticia in the Brazil goal.

The Lionesses were then required to defend as Geyse was found by a long ball in the box, with Jess Carter putting a well-timed block to send the ball out for a corner.

England took the lead in the 23rd minute with slick and precise passing. Having dropped into Bronze’s usual position, Lauren James found the defender out wide who worked the ball well with Georgia Stanway before setting up Toone who rifled home her 16th goal for England.
James looked to have doubled England’s advantage six minutes later with a strike into the back of the net but was flagged for offside from Bronze’s deft pass.

Looking for an equaliser, Brazil benefitted from missed passes from England but it was still the Lionesses who looked closest to scoring as Hemp headed straight at Leticia on the stroke of half-time.

Brazil made two changes to start the second half, with Alves having an immediate shot on goal as the Copa America champions began to build confidence.

Mary Earps put in a fine save from the dangerous Geyse, stretching to punch the ball behind for a corner.
 Alessia Russo in action early on in the game at Wembley
Alessia Russo in action early on in the game at Wembley
England were able to relieve some tension as Stanway sent a strong shot at Leticia before Hemp continued to search for the perfect cross to Russo.

Substitute Rachel Daly got an early sight of goal having been set up by Hemp, her shot not quite dipping enough before the flag was raised for offside.

Brazil equalised with two minutes of injury time remaining as Alves capitalised on a spill from Earps to bring her side level and take the game to penalties.

A fine save from Earps put England well on their way to winning the shootout before Chloe Kelly sealed the deal just as she did when England won the Women’s EUROs last summer, after Stanway, Daly and Greenwood had scored their spot kick and Toone seeing her effort saved.

Match Line Up

England (4-4-3): 1 Mary Earps; 2 Lucy Bronze, 3 Jess Carter, 4 Keira Walsh, 5 Leah Williamson (C), 6 Alex Greenwood, 7 Lauren James, 8 Georgia Stanway, 9 Alessia Russio, 10 Ella Toone, 11 Lauren Hemp

Substitutes: 17 Chloe Kelly for James 74’, 19 Rachel Daly for Russo 74’, 22 Katie Robinson for Hemp 88’

Substitutes not used: 12 Maya Le Tissier, 13 Ellie Roebuck, 14 Esme Morgan, 15 Niamh Charles, 16 Jordan Nobbs, 18 Laura Coombs, 20 Jess Park, 21 Hannah Hampton (GK),

Coach: Sarina Wiegman

Brazil (5-3-2): 12 Leticia; 2 Antonia, 14 Lauren, 3 Kathellen, 4 Rafaelle (C), 6 Tamires, 15 Luana, 17 Ary Borges, 21 Kerolin, 16 Bia Zaneratto, 18 Geyse Ferreira

Substitutes: 9 Andressa Alves for Lauren 46’, 11 Adriana for Zaneratto 46’, 7 Duda Francelino for Luana 69’, 23 Gabi Nunes for Antonia 87’, 20 Fernanda for Ary 87’

Substitutes not used: 1 Camila, 22 Luciana, 8 Ana Vitória, 10 Duda Santos, 13 Tarciane, 19 Yasmim, 25 Gabi Portiliho

Coach: Pia Sundhage
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