National coach Sarina Wiegman can barely believe that England qualified for the semi -finals of the European Football Championship in Switzerland on Thursday after a wonderful penalty series. Nine of the fourteen penalties were missed against Sweden. “I was really worried.”
“The adrenaline is still flows through my body. I am still completely hyper,” Wiegman said at the press conference afterwards. “It was one of the most difficult matches I’ve ever seen. Very emotional.”
England is heading for a painful 2-0 defeat against Sweden until the 78th minute. Just before time, the defending champion came alongside (2-2). The extension was not scored, after which penalties had to make the decision. No fewer than nine of the fourteen penalties were missed or stopped, but Wiegman’s team came out 3-2 as the winner.
“We have had to play penalty series more often in recent years, but then we were very good,” Wiegman continued. “Now we missed so much that I was really worried. It was tough.”
The 55-year-old Wiegman went through a rollercoaster of emotions during the penalty series and was occasionally distraught. “It was terrible to look at. It was really crazy,” said the Hague, who still couldn’t realize what she had seen. “Fortunately, Sweden also missed a few. I have never experienced this. So bizarre.”
‘Everyone is very tired’
Afterwards, Wiegman admitted that England had crawled through the eye of the needle. “We could have flyed out three or four times. If you are 2-0 behind at half time, that is not good. We started very badly. That was madness.”
Because of a tactical note from the Dutch coach and two important switches, England managed to turn the game around. “We had to change the playing method. When we brought a second striker in the lines, Sweden no longer knew what to do.”
In addition to the invaders, Wiegman also praised Lucy Bronze and keeper Hannah Hampton, who had two crucial rescues in the penalty series despite a bloody nose. “Hannah has delivered an impressive performance. She was incredibly good,” said the national coach.
“And Lucy is unique in her kind. I have never seen such a player in my life before. Her mentality is unprecedented. What makes her so good is her fighting spirit and resilience. I think the only way to get her off the field in a wheelchair is.”
Wiegman and England have an extra day of rest and will only play the semi -final against Italy on Tuesday. “After this very heavy competition it is nice that we have an extra day off. We will make good use of it. Everyone is very tired.”
National coach Sarina Wiegman Can Hardly Believe that England Qualified for the Semi-Finals of the European Football Championship in Switzerland on Thorsday After a Miraculous Penalty Series. Against Sweden, Nine of the Fourteen Penalties Were Missed. “I was really worried.”
“The Adrenaline is still Pumping Through My Body. I’m Still Completely Hyper,” Wiegman Said After The Press Conference. “It was one of the most difficult matches I have ever soen. Very emotional.”
England was Heading for a Painful 2-0 defeat Against Sweden Until the 78th Minute. Shortly Before Time, The Title Defender Came Alongide (2-2). No goals were scored in extra time, after which penalties had to bring the decision. No Fewer than Nine of the Fourteen Penalties Were Missed Or Stopped, But Wiegman’s Team Emerged Victorious with 3-2.
“We have to play penalty series more ofte in recent years, but then we were very good,” Wiegman continued. “Now we missed so many that I was really worried. It was tough.”
The 55-Year-old Wiegman Went Through a rollercoaster of Emotions Duration the Penalty Series and Was occasionally Distraught. “It was terrible to watch. It was really Crazy,” Said the Hague Native, who still couldn’t realize what she had. “Fortunately, Sweden Missed a Few Too. I have never experienced this before. So bizarre.”
‘Everyone is very tired’
Wiegman Admitted afterwards that England had Escapeed by the Skin of Their Teeth with Some Luck. “We could have bone eliminated three times already. If you are 2-0 down at half-time, that is not good. We started very badly. That was madness.”
Thanks to a tactical note from the Dutch coach and two important substitutions, england managed to turn the match around. “We had to change the way we play. When we brought a second striker within the lines, sweden didnn’t Know what to do for a while.”
In Addition to the Substitutes, Wiegman also Praised Lucy Bronze and Keeper Hannah Hampton, Who Made Two Crucial Saves in the Penalty Series Despite A Nosebleed. “Hannah Has Delivered an Impressive Performance. She was Incredible Good,” Said the National Coach.
“And Lucy is unique in her child. I have never soil a player in my life before. Her mentality is unprecedented. What makes so good is her fighting spirit and resilience. I think the only way to get off the field is in a wheelchair.”
Wiegman and England Have An Extra Day of Rest and Will Play the Semi-Final Against Italy on Tuesday. “After this tough game, it’s nice that we have an extra day off. We’re going to make good use of that. Everyone is very tired.”