Jess Fishlock nets historic Wales goal in France loss
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A true legend of Welsh women’s football, Helen Ward was once upon a time the country’s greatest ever goal scorer. A record she lost to none other than her friend and colleague Jess Fishlock.
The Lionesses will close out the Women‘s Euro 2025 group stage with a must-win game against their local rivals.
Clara Mateo was involved in three goals as France closed in on the Women’s European Championship quarterfinal places with a 4-1 win over Wales.
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 showdown between England and Wales is set for July 13 at 3 p.m. ET in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Want to watch live on TV? Details can be found in the article below. Alessia Russo hasn't scored a goal, but has three assists for England in UEFA Euro play (two games).
England 's 4-0 win over Netherlands on Wednesday can be filed under statement performance. Sarina Wiegman's side went into the game at risk of a premature elimination from Euro 2025 but came out of it with their reputation as pre-tournament favourites enhanced. A win against Wales will secure passage to quarterfinals.
Jess Fishlock just wants to enjoy herself. If you are cynical enough, this is a diversionary tactic four days before Wales’ Euro 2025 qualifying play-off final against the Republic of Ireland.
Jess Fishlock's father, Kevyn, tells BBC Sport Wales of his pride at watching his daughter make more history at Euro 2025.
But it was a historic night for Fishlock as not only did she score her country’s first goal at a major tournament, she also became the oldest women to score at the European Championships at the age of 38 years and 176 days when she prodded home Ceri Holland’s improvised cross.