England Reaches Euro 2024 Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Win Over Switzerland
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the hero as England reached the Euro 2024 semifinals with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland.
The match was goalless after 120 minutes, but England prevailed in the shootout thanks to Pickford's save from Manuel Akanji's penalty.
England will now face either Sweden or Ukraine in the semifinals, while Switzerland will head home after a disappointing end to their tournament.
This was the fourth meeting between England and Switzerland at a major tournament and third at the UEFA European Championship.
England has now won two of those meetings, with Switzerland winning the other.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams having chances to win it in regulation time.
However, neither team could find a breakthrough, and the match went to a penalty shootout.
England won the shootout 5-3, with Pickford making the decisive save from Akanji's penalty.
England will now be confident of going all the way and winning Euro 2024.
The Three Lions have a strong team and have shown great resilience in this tournament.
Switzerland will be disappointed to have lost, but they can be proud of their performance at Euro 2024.
The Swiss played well and were unlucky not to win the match.
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