Elfmeterdrama: England besiegt Schweiz im EM-Viertelfinale
Lange Zeit herrschte Tristesse. Doch in einem dramatischen Elfmeterkrimi gelingt den Engländern im Duell mit der Schweiz doch noch der Einzug in das EM- ...
England wirft Schweiz im Viertelfinale im Elfmeterschießen raus
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England Schweiz EM - 10 things to know with detail
The England vs. Switzerland match in the UEFA Euro 2020 round of 16 was held on June 29, 2021, at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
Both teams had several chances to score during regular time, with Switzerland's Haris Seferovic and Xherdan Shaqiri coming close, and England's Harry Kane missing a penalty.
In the penalty shootout, Switzerland missed three of their five penalties, while England converted all of theirs, securing a 3-1 victory.
Jordan Pickford, England's goalkeeper, made crucial saves during the penalty shootout, including a stop against Fabian Schar's attempt.
Raheem Sterling, Harry Maguire, and Bukayo Saka successfully converted their penalties for England, while Granit Xhaka was the only Swiss player to score.
This victory marked England's first-ever win in a European Championship penalty shootout, breaking a long-standing curse for the team.
England advanced to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020, where they faced Ukraine and won 4-0 to reach the semifinals.
Switzerland's journey in the tournament came to an end after their defeat to England, finishing in the round of 16.
The England vs. Switzerland match was a tense and dramatic encounter, showcasing the unpredictable nature of knockout football in major international tournaments.