The quarter-final clash between England and Sweden at Euro 2025 will be remembered as one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts in football history. Here’s how the action unfolded:

Penalty One: England 1-0 Sweden Alessia Russo stepped up first for England, striking a powerful shot that Swedish goalkeeper Jennifer Falk couldn’t stop. "Russo has left nothing on the pitch," praised former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis.

Penalty Two: England 1-0 Sweden Hannah Hampton, England’s goalkeeper, made a crucial save against Filippa Angeldahl’s attempt. "She's done her homework," Brown-Finnis noted, highlighting Hampton’s preparation.

Penalty Three: England 1-0 Sweden Lauren James’s effort was saved by Falk, keeping Sweden in the game.

Penalty Four: England 1-1 Sweden Julia Zigiotti Olme equalized for Sweden with a beautifully struck penalty into the top corner.

Penalty Five: England 1-1 Sweden Beth Mead’s penalty was saved by Falk, adding to the tension.

Penalty Six: England 1-1 Sweden Magdalena Eriksson hit the post, missing a chance to put Sweden ahead.

Penalty Seven: England 1-1 Sweden Alex Greenwood’s penalty was saved by Falk, who was becoming Sweden’s hero.

Penalty Eight: England 1-2 Sweden Nathalie Bjorn scored, putting Sweden on the verge of victory.

Penalty Nine: England 2-2 Sweden Chloe Kelly kept England’s hopes alive with a confident penalty.

Penalty Ten: England 2-2 Sweden Falk, Sweden’s goalkeeper, missed her penalty, skying it over the bar.

Penalty Eleven: England 2-2 Sweden Grace Clinton’s weak effort was saved by Falk.

Penalty Twelve: England 2-2 Sweden Sofia Jakobsson’s penalty was tipped onto the post by Hampton.

Penalty Thirteen: England 3-2 Sweden Lucy Bronze scored the decisive penalty, sending England into the semi-finals.

Final Miss: Sweden 2-3 England Smilla Holmberg missed Sweden’s final penalty, ending their Euro 2025 journey.

This shootout was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing both the best and worst of penalty drama. England’s resilience and key performances from players like Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton were instrumental in their victory.