Spain Two punishments went missing to defeat the hosts Switzerland On Friday, 2-0 in the burn on Friday to reach the women’s euro semi-finals for the second time in her history.
Swiss resistance was broken through the second half in a five -minute spell midway in two goals of the world champion.
Ahead Atheeni del castillo Came out of the bench to open the scoring and Clade Pina A luxurious second was added to secure a meeting with France or Germany in Zurich on Wednesday.
This was Spain’s first knockout win in a female euro after unsuccessful efforts in the 2013, 2017 and 2022 quarter -finals, and in the 1997 semi -finals, which directly followed a group phase.
“We are very happy, and very happy to reach the semi -finals,” Ethene said after the final whistle. “The team gave it everything. The atmosphere was fantastic, and hopefully it can be repeated.
“The team created many opportunities but we did not change them, we got stuck a little, but in the end we managed to win.”
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Spain has started correctly Mariona Caldant A rash was raised with the challenge Nadin RicenBut after the option to take the spot-kick himself, it widened it from the front.
Pina had several opportunities for Spain, but was seen by the hosts to go to the level on a brake, much for the joy of the hoarse crowd.
It took a moment of talent Atana bonmetti To break the deadlock for the world champion in the 66th minute, teaching Ethania with a spontaneous backhail to guide the previous guide of Swiss keeper Livia Peng,
Five minutes later, Pina doubled his side as the captain of Switzerland Liad valid It was spread just outside its own penalty region, and Pina rotated a luxurious shot in the top corner before fleeing.
The play with Spain, the end remained right Alexia Putles I am missing a late penalty and Switzerland Nole Maritz Showed a straight red card for a stoppage-time challenge.
Spain is the first team to remember two punishments in a female euro game Norway against Germany in 2013.
As the Spaniards danced in a circle to persuade to move forward in the final four, Swiss fans sang loudly in the team, and the players bounced together as the hosts got out of the tournament and held high with their heads, which made the knockout stages for the first time.
After losing 1-0 to Germany in a bronze medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Atheneya said that his team had some incomplete business with the Germans, who faces France in the final quarter-finals in Basel on Saturday.
He said, “They are two great teams. Probably we would like to face Germany again because of everything that happened in the Olympics, but whatever we play, we will give it everything,” he said.
This report used information about Reuters, Associated Press and ESPN research.
