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England survive thriller to set up final with Germany
REUTERS, STOCKHOLM
Sunday, Jun 28, 2009, Page 20
England survived a thrilling Sweden fightback to reach the final of the European under-21 championship, beating the hosts 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw on Friday.
Germany also advanced to tomorrow・s final in Malmo after fullback Andreas Beck・s long-range strike earned a 1-0 win over Italy.
Beck blasted a shot past Italy goalkeeper Andrea Consigli from 30m three minutes into the second half.
England led Sweden 3-0 at halftime thanks to defenders Martin Cranie and Nedum Onuoha, and a Mattias Bjarsmyr own goal, before a Marcus Berg double either side of Ola Toivonen・s free-kick forced extra-time.
Sweden hit the bar in extra-time after England striker Fraizer Campbell was sent off, but went out on penalties when Guillermo Molins hit the post in the shootout.
Germany・s Ashkan Dejagah is out of the final after being booked on Friday, while England will be without suspended goalkeeper Joe Hart and strikers Campbell and Gabriel Agbonlahor.
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