England made more history at Wembley Stadium tonight, beating Brazil 4-2 on penalties to lift the maiden women’s Finalissima title. And the Lionesses’ latest success story ruined Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison’s promise to his nation’s stars.
England were sent into dreamland when Ella Toone completed a sensational team move composed by Sarina Wiegman in the 22th minute.
The Manchester United midfielder stroked her effort past Leticia Izidoro to send the English fans in attendance into raptures.
But the South American champions weren’t ready to let history slip through their fingers, and their moment to strike came in the dying embers.
Mary Earps produced a howler in the second minute of five added minutes, on which Andressa Alves profited to send the game to penalties.
But the Lionesses roared again on spot-kicks as Earps redeemed herself and Chloe Kelly netted the decisive goal to secure the first-ever La Finalissima crown.
According to BBC Sport, the Spurs star promised his fellow compatriots a celebratory BBQ at his London pad if they were victorious at Wembley.
Richarlison was spotted in the stands in north London ahead of kick-off, sporting Brazil striker Debinha’s No 9 shirt.
But it wasn’t to be for the Copa America Femenina winners, who beat Colombia 1-0 in July.
Two days later, England beat Germany 2-1 after extra-time to lift the European Championship at Wembley.
After the men’s Finalissima returned in 2022, with Argentina beating England’s European Championship conquerors Italy 3-0 under the famous arch, UEFA and Conmebol agreed to stage one for the women’s victors.
And the Lionesses have produced another memorable night, the perfect preparation for this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Richarlison was one of 83,132 people in attendance at Wembley, but the match undoubtedly didn’t end as he would’ve hoped.
It remains to be seen whether the Tottenham attacker will invite the Brazil squad over anyway.
If not, hopefully, he didn’t stock up on masses of sausages and burgers. Perhaps that would’ve undermined the Lionesses, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to do.
Richarlison will be eyeing a return to the pitch to help managerless Tottenham in the season run-in, with a Champions League spot in interim boss Cristian Stellini’s sights.
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