English football enthusiasts in Australia experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as they witnessed the Euro 2024 final, with their faces reflecting the ecstasy and agony of the match’s twists and turns.
Thousands of ex-pats gathered in venues across major cities like Sydney and Melbourne for the early morning kick-off, eagerly anticipating England’s chance to end their 58-year drought in major international tournaments.
However, their hopes were ultimately shattered as England fell to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Spain in the final.
The match, held at the Olympiastadion, saw goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal secure Spain’s fourth European Championship title. Despite Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer’s equalizer in the 75th minute, England was unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
English supporters celebrated as Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored, bringing England level at 1-1
Venues in Sydney, including Cheers bar, were packed with English supporters as they eagerly anticipated a victory
Hundreds of expats gathered early in the morning to cheer on England, but their hopes were soon dashed
While some English expats living in Australia graciously accepted the defeat, others expressed their disappointment and frustration with the team’s performance.
The loss extends England’s trophy drought, with their last major tournament victory dating back to the 1966 World Cup.
The mood shifted from elation to tension as Mikel Oyarzabal’s goal put Spain ahead 2-1
English supporters could barely watch as their team missed opportunities to level the score
The tension was palpable as England’s hopes of a major tournament win slipped away
Despite the loss, some fans took to social media to commend Spain’s performance and acknowledge their victory.
Spain’s win marked their fourth European Championship title, solidifying their dominance in the tournament.
England, on the other hand, was left still seeking their first men’s international title since their 1966 World Cup triumph.
The English supporters consoled each other, reflecting on another missed opportunity
The emotion was evident as fans realized their Euro dream had come to an end
England’s captain, Harry Kane, despite a prolific goal-scoring career, is still seeking his first major trophy. This latest disappointment adds to a trophyless season with Bayern Munich.
Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, acknowledged Spain’s superior performance and attributed the loss to their inability to maintain possession.
He expressed his devastation for the team and acknowledged that they had fallen just short, despite their best efforts.