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England Reaches Euro 2024 Semi-Finals After 5-3 Penalty Shootout Win Over Switzerland

Jul 6, 2024, 06:42 PM

England has secured a spot in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a thrilling penalty shootout victory against Switzerland. The quarter-final match, held at Düsseldorf Arena, saw both teams score late in the second half, with Breel Embolo netting for Switzerland in the 75th minute and Bukayo Saka equalizing for England in the 80th minute. Neither side managed to score in extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. England triumphed by scoring five penalties, with Trent Alexander-Arnold converting the decisive spot-kick and Jordan Pickford making a crucial save. The match ended 1-1 AET, and England won the shootout 5-3. This victory marks England's fourth ever penalty shootout win and their second against Switzerland.