Hampton's 'sleeve' secret helps England win Euro 2025

In the early morning of July 28, the dramatic penalty shootout in the Euro 2025 final kept changing direction, but the England women's team showed their steely determination to defeat world champions Spain.

Hannah Hampton prepares carefully for the penalty shootout.

Chloe Kelly - the usual hero - scored the decisive goal, but the big credit went to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton with two brilliant saves. Hampton's highlight was not only her diving saves, but also her unique tactic: "a secret up her sleeve".

While many goalkeepers opt to write tactical notes on water bottles – as Jordan Pickford did successfully at Euro 2024 – Hampton went for a safer approach. She wrote down Spain’s penalty takers’ list, along with their preferred shooting direction, and stuck it directly to her arm, avoiding the risk of being spotted by opponents.

Before the fateful penalty shootout, Hampton calmly stood next to an assistant to cut off her sleeve and secure the information board with tape. Thanks to that meticulous preparation, she correctly predicted the intention, successfully blocked the shot of the best player of the match and also stopped the star, two-time Ballon d'Or winner, Aitana Bonmati.

Hampton's 'sleeve' secret helps England win Euro 2025.

Chloe Kelly then sealed the series with a pinpoint finish, helping England win 3-1 and retain their European crown. This victory not only affirmed the bravery of the “Three Lions” but also turned Hannah Hampton into a new symbol of intelligence and daring in women's football.

Before that, the Euro 2025 final was dramatic. The two teams tied 1-1 after regular time and extra time. This result forced the England and Spain women's teams to need a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

Source: https://znews.vn/bi-quyet-tay-ao-cua-hampton-giup-anh-dang-quang-euro-2025-post1572139.html