UEFA EUROPEAN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP A

ENGLAND

England crest
Valkonen (og) 18', Barr 40', Carney 90'
 
3-2

FINLAND

Finnish FA crest
Rantanen 57', Kalmari 89'
Emily Westwood
England will open Euro 2005 against Finland at the City of Manchester Stadium

England v Finland

Match Build-up

  • It's all in the mind
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005 VIDEO: TheFA.com catches up with Misia Gervis, Sport Psychologist for England.
  • Happy Birthday Unitt
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: Rachel Unitt, 23 today, is looking forward to the biggest birthday party of her life in Manchester today.
  • Great Scott
    WOMEN’S EURO 2005 VIDEO: Alex Scott tells TheFA.com about her amazing unbeaten run with the Three Lions.
  • White frame of mind
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: Faye White says that England are full of confidence before Sunday's opener against Finland.
  • 'We can't wait'
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005 VIDEO: England ‘keeper Rachel Brown is counting the hours until Sunday’s big kick-off.
  • England v Finland: Match Details
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: England v Finland match and ticket details.

Match Report

  • Karen strikes down Finns
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: A stoppage time goal by Birmingham City winger Karen Carney gives England a dramatic victory.

Post Match Reaction

  • Record breakers
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: It was a record-breaking night in Manchester as over 29,000 fans saw England beat Finland.
  • 'Fantastic'
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: Hope Powell admitted England weren't at their best but is still delighted with her side's start.

Analysis

  • Carney-val for England
    WOMEN'S EURO 2005: Karen Carney inspires England to an opening night victory in front of a massive crowd in Manchester.

Match Library

  • England v Finland
    UEFA EUROPEAN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP: England v Finland, 5 June 2005, City of Manchester Stadium.
 

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