LONDON (AP) — Chloe Kelly converted the decisive penalty in the shootout to settle the first edition of the Women’s Final after an electrifying match watched by more than 83,000 spectators at Wembley saw England prevail over Brazil on Thursday.
Ella Toone seemed to ensure the victory of the English in a duel between the European and South American champions. Her goal at 23 minutes was the only one in the match until the third minute of discount.
It was then that Andressa Alves took advantage of a mistake by goalkeeper Mary Earps to force the shoot-out, which England won 4-2.
For the English, they converted Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood and Kelly —who scored the goal at Wembley that made the Lionesses European monarchs last summer.
Sarina Wiegman’s men are unbeaten in 30 games and will look to extend their streak next week when they host Australia in a friendly.
