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Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
The Latest: England Faces Spain in Women's Euro 2025 Final
Defending champion England faces Spain in the final of the Women's European Championship. The match in Basel is a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Lionesses 1-0. Coincidentally, the same countries played in the men's European Championship final last year. Spain won that match 2-1. Here's the latest: Defending champions did it the hard way – England got off to a rough start with a 2-1 defeat to France, becoming the first reigning champion to lose its opening match at a women's Euros. The team bounced back with a 4-0 victory over the Netherlands and a 6-1 thrashing of Wales. Then came the craziness of its quarterfinal against Sweden when it was trailing 2-0 with 12 minutes to go before equalizing and taking the match to extra time and a penalty shootout. There were nine failed penalty attempts before England finally triumphed 3-2. England left it even later in its semifinal against Italy. Teenager Michelle Agyemang leveled in stoppage time to force extra time, and fellow substitute Chloe Kelly scored in the 119th minute to secure a 2-1 win just as it appeared another penalty shootout was looming. (Almost) smooth sailing for Spain – Spain swept through the group stage, winning all three matches against Portugal, Belgium, and Italy – scoring 14 goals and conceding three. Spain found it tougher to get past Switzerland in the quarterfinals but finally broke the resistance of the host nation with two quickfire goals midway through the second half. Spain also missed two penalties and hit the woodwork three times. Like England, its semifinal lasted 120 minutes. It took a moment of magic from two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí in the 113th minute to secure a 1-0 win over Germany.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
2025 Women's Euro Final: Live updates on England v. Spain
The 2025 Women's European Championship final is set to be underway. Defending champion England will take on World Cup winner Spain. The two nations faced off in the World Cup final two years ago with Spain edging an open match 1-0. Update: Date: 2025-07-27 14:14:00 Title: Defending champions did it the hard way Content: England got off to a rough start with a 2-1 defeat to France, becoming the first reigning champion to lose its opening match at a women's Euros. The team bounced back with a 4-0 victory over the Netherlands and a 6-1 thrashing of Wales. Then came the craziness of its quarterfinal against Sweden when it was trailing 2-0 with 12 minutes to go before equalizing and taking the match to extra time and a penalty shootout. There were nine failed penalty attempts before England finally triumphed 3-2. England left it even later in its semifinal against Italy. Teenager Michelle Agyemang leveled in stoppage time to force extra time and fellow substitute Chloe Kelly scored in the 119th minute to secure a 2-1 win, just as it appeared another penalty shootout was looming. Update: Date: 2025-07-27 14:07:49 Title: Lando Norris wishes England luck from Belgian Grand Prix Content: Update: Date: 2025-07-27 14:01:00 Title: Spain bidding for first Euros title, England out for revenge Content: World Cup winner Spain has never lifted the European Championship trophy and had never even made it to the final before this year. In contrast, England is in its second straight Euros final after lifting the trophy on home soil in 2022. But England will still be smarting after losing 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final two years ago. That saw Spain establish itself as one of the powerhouses of women's soccer and it is looking to add the European Championship trophy to its collection after also winning the Nations League last year. It is a fifth straight major final for England coach Sarina Wiegman, who is bidding for a hat-trick of European Championship titles after leading her native Netherlands to the trophy in 2017. She also lost the 2019 World Cup final with the Netherlands.
BreakingNews.ie
20-07-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Cork and Tipperary all set for All-Ireland hurling final
For the first time ever, old rivals Cork and Tipperary will contest the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final. The Rebels come into the decider as League and Munster champions and are hoping to end a 20-year wait to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup. Advertisement While Tipperary, who lost to Cork in the League final, have the chance to be crowned All-Ireland champions for the first time since 2019. Both sides are unchanged from their semi-final victories. Throw-in at Croke Park is at 3.30pm with Galway's Liam Gordon refereeing his maiden All-Ireland Senior final.
Scoop
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Woodhill Forest Gears Up For Iconic Off-Road Racing Showdown
Press Release – Auckland Offroad Racing Club AUCKLAND, NZ – The rugged trails and sand tracks of Woodhill Forest will thunder to life this Sunday, 1 June, as the fifth round of the 2025 New Zealand Offroad Racing Championship rolls into action. Hosted by the Auckland Offroad Racing Club, the event will bring together the North Island's top off-road racers for a day of high-octane endurance and skill in one of the most celebrated fixtures on the national offroad racing calendar – the Landscape Yard Woodhill 100. Now in its fifth round of a six-round national series, the championship sees drivers accumulate points across three of six regional rounds – three held in the North Island and three in the South. The top contenders will ultimately face off for national honours at the Championship Final, held at TECT Park, Bay of Plenty, over Labour Weekend. This weekend's event is more than just a race. The Woodhill 100 is New Zealand's longest-running one-day off-road endurance race, tracing its origins back over four decades. Held in the dense and unpredictable terrain of Woodhill Forest, northwest of Auckland, the race is regarded as a cornerstone of the sport. Competitors must complete 160 km of punishing track, navigating multiple laps of shifting sand and treacherous gravel in a test of mechanical durability, physical resilience, and raw speed. The race attracts an elite field of purpose-built vehicles, from unlimited-horsepower Pro1 race cars to mighty Thunder-trucks. For most, it's a quest for championship points. For a few, it's about glory—winning outright and claiming a place in the storied history of this prestigious event. Among those chasing legend is six-time Woodhill 100 winner Tony McCall. Known for his relentless driving style and fierce competitiveness, McCall's decades-long rivalry with fellow six-time winner Ian Foster has become the stuff of off-road folklore. Now, McCall returns to Woodhill chasing a record-breaking seventh title—one that would place him alone at the top of the all-time leaderboard. 'It's not just another race,' says race organiser, Donn Attwood. 'For racers like Tony, it's personal. It's obsession. Winning the Woodhill defines their careers.' Also returning is #193 Daynom Templeman, who clinched his third Woodhill title in 2023 and is known for treating the grueling 160 km like a sprint. With cars pushing upwards of 700 horsepower, competitors must fine-tune their machines for the punishing dual nature of sand and gravel. Sand destroys drivetrains; gravel demands razor-sharp handling and braking, especially on the infamous Coast Road – a 4km straight that ends in a high-speed right-angle turn. Keeping your head while all others are losing theirs helps a lot, but also the Mechanical attrition is brutal—only half the starters finished in 2024. Preparation is paramount. Qualifying, too, is critical. Last year, McCall (#157) claimed pole position after laying down the fastest time from the eighth qualifying run. Before the main event, spectators will be treated to the Landscape Yard Junior Enduro – a 30-minute timed battle on a shortened junior circuit. With the crowd lining the track and roaring support, New Zealand's youngest off-road racers will demonstrate their emerging talent, pushing KiwiTrucks to the limit in an all-out sprint that is as thrilling as the main race itself. The Auckland Offroad Racing Club, formed through the merger of the Auckland Buggy Club and Western District Offroad Racing Club, continues to build on a proud legacy. The ABC was born in the Muriwai dunes and was known for its legendary sand enduros, while WDORC created the original Woodhill 100, a race that remains the crown jewel of the championship calendar. The Woodhill 100 is more than a race—it's a proving ground, a tradition, and a rite of passage for those who dare to conquer it.
Scoop
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Woodhill Forest Gears Up For Iconic Off-Road Racing Showdown
AUCKLAND, NZ – The rugged trails and sand tracks of Woodhill Forest will thunder to life this Sunday, 1 June, as the fifth round of the 2025 New Zealand Offroad Racing Championship rolls into action. Hosted by the Auckland Offroad Racing Club, the event will bring together the North Island's top off-road racers for a day of high-octane endurance and skill in one of the most celebrated fixtures on the national offroad racing calendar – the Landscape Yard Woodhill 100. Now in its fifth round of a six-round national series, the championship sees drivers accumulate points across three of six regional rounds – three held in the North Island and three in the South. The top contenders will ultimately face off for national honours at the Championship Final, held at TECT Park, Bay of Plenty, over Labour Weekend. This weekend's event is more than just a race. The Woodhill 100 is New Zealand's longest-running one-day off-road endurance race, tracing its origins back over four decades. Held in the dense and unpredictable terrain of Woodhill Forest, northwest of Auckland, the race is regarded as a cornerstone of the sport. Competitors must complete 160 km of punishing track, navigating multiple laps of shifting sand and treacherous gravel in a test of mechanical durability, physical resilience, and raw speed. The race attracts an elite field of purpose-built vehicles, from unlimited-horsepower Pro1 race cars to mighty Thunder-trucks. For most, it's a quest for championship points. For a few, it's about glory—winning outright and claiming a place in the storied history of this prestigious event. Among those chasing legend is six-time Woodhill 100 winner Tony McCall. Known for his relentless driving style and fierce competitiveness, McCall's decades-long rivalry with fellow six-time winner Ian Foster has become the stuff of off-road folklore. Now, McCall returns to Woodhill chasing a record-breaking seventh title—one that would place him alone at the top of the all-time leaderboard. 'It's not just another race,' says race organiser, Donn Attwood. 'For racers like Tony, it's personal. It's obsession. Winning the Woodhill defines their careers.' Also returning is #193 Daynom Templeman, who clinched his third Woodhill title in 2023 and is known for treating the grueling 160 km like a sprint. With cars pushing upwards of 700 horsepower, competitors must fine-tune their machines for the punishing dual nature of sand and gravel. Sand destroys drivetrains; gravel demands razor-sharp handling and braking, especially on the infamous Coast Road – a 4km straight that ends in a high-speed right-angle turn. Keeping your head while all others are losing theirs helps a lot, but also the Mechanical attrition is brutal—only half the starters finished in 2024. Preparation is paramount. Qualifying, too, is critical. Last year, McCall (#157) claimed pole position after laying down the fastest time from the eighth qualifying run. Before the main event, spectators will be treated to the Landscape Yard Junior Enduro – a 30-minute timed battle on a shortened junior circuit. With the crowd lining the track and roaring support, New Zealand's youngest off-road racers will demonstrate their emerging talent, pushing KiwiTrucks to the limit in an all-out sprint that is as thrilling as the main race itself. The Auckland Offroad Racing Club, formed through the merger of the Auckland Buggy Club and Western District Offroad Racing Club, continues to build on a proud legacy. The ABC was born in the Muriwai dunes and was known for its legendary sand enduros, while WDORC created the original Woodhill 100, a race that remains the crown jewel of the championship calendar. The Woodhill 100 is more than a race—it's a proving ground, a tradition, and a rite of passage for those who dare to conquer it.
