17 Aug 2022 | 08:02 | Football
French striker Melvin Mallard scored the fastest goal at the Women’s Euro 2022 as the Blues drew with Iceland, who became the first-ever team to score an innings despite remaining unbeaten.
Iceland, who had previously drawn 1-1 with Belgium and Italy, kept their quarter-final chances ahead of the final group game, but Belgium’s 1-0 win over Italy sealed second place in Group D with four points name.
It took striker Marard 43 seconds to shoot low from the edge of the box to put qualifying France ahead, making it the fastest goal of the competition so far this year.
But Iceland continued to go all out in the second half as Agla Maria Albertsdottir and captain Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir came close to scoring.
Corinne Diacre’s France were one of the game’s favourites, with two goals ruled out by VAR at the end of the game before Iceland passed Dagny Boo in the 12th minute of stoppage time Linjas Dottier’s penalty earned a consolation goal.
Brynjarsdottir’s effort means France’s 16-match winning streak has come to an end, but their attention has turned to the prospect of a quarter-final clash with defending champions Netherlands.
France play their final quarter-final against the Netherlands at the New York Stadium in Rotherham on Friday; kick-off at 8pm.
Keep up with all the latest Euro 2022 news on Sky Sports and Sky Sports News this summer.
Reporting will be moderated by Sky Sports WSL host Caroline Barker along with Jessica Creighton and Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, Karen Carney, Sue Smith, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Laura Bassett will be analysing throughout the game.
They will also be joined by veteran England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Manchester City defender Esme Morgan.
The pundits and presenters will work on the Sky Sports Women’s Euro 2022 mobile demo bus, which will follow the Sky Sports News team across the country to the various stadiums where matches are being played.
Additionally, from June 21st, Sky Sports’ Essential Football Podcast will be renamed the Sky Sports Women’s Euros Podcast. Hosted by Charlotte Marsh and Anton Toloui, it will feature exclusive news and player interviews in addition to a strong lineup of programming around the tournament.
quarter final
Wednesday 20 July
Quarterfinals 1: England v Spain – Kick-off 8pm, Brighton & Hove Community Stadium
Thursday 21 July
Quarterfinals 2: Germany vs Austria – Kick-off at 8pm, London Community Stadium
Friday 22 July
Quarterfinals 3: Sweden vs Belgium – Kick-off at 8pm, Leigh Sports Village
Quarterfinals 4: France vs Netherlands – Kick-off at 8pm, New York Stadium
semifinal
Tuesday 26 July
Semifinals 1: Winner Quarterfinals 1 vs. Winners Quarterfinals 3 – Kick-off 8pm, Bramall Lane
Wednesday 27 July
Semifinals 2: Winner Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 4 – Kickoff 8pm, Stadium MK
at last
Sunday 31 July
Winner Semi-Final 1 vs. Winner Semi-Final 2 – Kick-off 5pm, Wembley
