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Article: England's Euro 2009 glory hopes dashed.
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- Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
- Article date:
- September 14, 2009
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Summary: England's female footballers have lost their Euro 2009 final with Germany. They were soundly beaten 6-2.
England's female footballers have lost their Euro 2009 final with Germany. They were soundly beaten 6-2.
Goals from Karen Carney and Kelly Smith failed to stop the German onslaught in Helsinki. The world champions were far too strong as they secured a fifth successive continental title.
For the Germans, prolific pair Inka Grings - who finished as the tournament's leading scorer with six - and Birgit Prinz both struck twice while Melanie Behringer and Kim Kulig were also on target.
Smith's goal after 55 minutes had reduced ...