England Defeats Switzerland 5 3 On Penalties

England Reach Euro 2024 Semi-Finals After Penalty Shootout Victory

England Defeats Switzerland 5-3 on Penalties

England Battled Back from the Brink

England reached its second successive European Championship semifinal after a 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Switzerland at Euro 2024. The match was a tense affair, with both teams having chances to win in regulation and extra time. In the end, it was England who held their nerve in the shootout to secure a place in the last four.

England fell behind early in the match, but they fought back to equalize through a Harry Kane penalty. The match remained level throughout the rest of regulation time and extra time, with neither team able to find a winning goal. In the shootout, England converted all five of their penalties, while Switzerland missed two of theirs. This gave England a 5-3 victory and a place in the semi-finals.

England's victory is a major achievement for the team. It is the first time that England has reached the semi-finals of a major tournament since 1996. The team will now face either Portugal or Belgium in the semi-finals. England will be confident of their chances of reaching the final, and they will be hoping to win their first major tournament since 1966.