Euro 2022 viewers all saying the same thing as Spain kick-off quarter-final clash while England are taking knee
EURO 2022 fans were all left amused after Spain kicked off as England took the knee. The Lionesses have taken the knee on the referee’s whistle before every match at the Euros so far. But Spain either were not paying attention to that custom or decided to ignore it with a quick kick-off before the […]
EURO 2022 fans were all left amused after Spain kicked off as England took the knee.
The Lionesses have taken the knee on the referee’s whistle before every match at the Euros so far.
But Spain either were not paying attention to that custom or decided to ignore it with a quick kick-off before the quarter-final tie.
The confusion was sparked by Spain striker Esther Gonzalez, who passed the ball back to María Pilar León after the ref’s initial whistle.
Gonzalez was eager to get going and once England completed their knee-taking she sprinted up field, forgetting kick-off had to be re-taken.
The Spaniard repeated her pass back to Leon whose ball forward hit an equally energetic Ellen White flush in the face – causing a delay in the game.
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That provided viewers with a chance to share their thoughts on social media, with many seeing the funny side.
One fan wrote: “Spain trying to score while England take knee.”
Another added: “That was hilarious in the Women’s Euros, ref blew the whistle to take the knee and Spain kicked off.”
And a third said: “Bit cheeky of Spain there kicking off while we are taking the knee cheeky buggers.”
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England took a while to get going at Brighton’s Amex stadium though Ellen White thought she had scored a first-half opener, only for her strike to be ruled out for offside.
Gonzalez would have the last laugh as she cleverly struck Spain in front following good work on the right flank from substitute Athenea del Castillo.