At Carrow Road Stadium in Norwich On July 12, 2024 England Women Lionesses Football team played a really important match against the Republic of Ireland. The match was part of the UEFA Women EURO 2025 qualification campaign. England Women Team the Lionesses, won the match with a score of 2-1. This win helped them strengthen their position in the tournament. The match was intense and Lionesses showed great strategy and skill. Their performance in this match proved that they are a strong team with a lot of talent and they are the serious competitors in international women football.
Early Dominance and Tactical Prowess
The Lionesses, England Women’s Football team showed their strength right from the start. In just first five minutes Alessia Russo scored a goal, thanks to a great assist from Beth Mead. This early goal set the mood for the rest of the match. England played aggressively, attacking but also defended well.
England controlled the game by keeping the ball most of the time and constantly attacking, which kept Ireland defense busy. England head coach Sarina Wiegman showed her tactical skills with the game plan. The team followed the game plan and kept their formation even when Ireland tried to counter attack.
Georgia Stanway Penalty Secures the Win
In the second half of the match, England kept trying to score more goals. At the 57th minute Georgia Stanway scored a second goal for England with a penalty kick. This goal showed Stanway calmness under pressure and how important she is to the teams midfield position.
Even with two goal lead, England stayed alert because Ireland was trying to make a comeback. Ireland hard work paid off near the end of the match when Julie Russell who came in as a substitute, scored a goal in the 94th minute with an assist from Caitlin Hayes. But it was too late for Ireland to turn the game around. England’s defense stayed strong and they won the match.
Post Match Reactions
Sarina Wiegman the coach of England team was really happy with her team play. She said “We knew it would be hard to score against Ireland, but scoring a goal early in the game gave us a good start. I was really impressed with how active our team was, especially our midfield players.”
Eileen Gleeson the coach of Ireland team admitted that England team was a tough opponent. But she was proud of how her team didn’t give up. She said “We were at a disadvantage after conceding an early goal, but I’m proud of our team how they fought back, especially in the second half.”
England Women Lionesses Moving Forward
This win puts England team in a good spot as they try to qualify for the UEFA Women EURO 2025. The team has a mix of experienced players and new talent, which makes them ready for the challenges that lie ahead. The upcoming matches will be really important in deciding their final position in the qualification group. Performances like this one will be milestone for their success. England will face Sweden on July 16, If they will the match or even if draw happens, England will get qualify for Euro 2025 tournament.