Kerry & Limerick retain teams, O’Shea & Clifford back as anticipation builds for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. The tournament has long been a source of incredible moments, and with Switzerland set to host, fans are expecting more unforgettable drama. Since its inception in 1984, the Women’s Euros has delivered consistently electrifying action, and with coverage airing live and exclusively on Optus Sport in Australia, let’s revisit five of the most iconic moments in its storied history.
ICYMI: Kerry welcome back Seán O’Shea and Paudie Clifford, Limerick retain same team.
Chloe Kelly’s goal and Jill Scott’s fiery farewell
The 2022 final at Wembley was nothing short of legendary. England secured their first major tournament win by defeating Germany 2-1 in extra time. Chloe Kelly’s winning goal in the 110th minute sparked scenes of jubilation, with her shirt-waving celebration paying tribute to American star Brandi Chastain. Adding to the spectacle, Jill Scott’s blunt response to a tough challenge from Germany’s Sydney Lohmann captured on camera — became an instant viral moment. Reflecting on the incident in 2025, Scott admitted it was the heat of the moment in what she knew would be her last match. “I don’t like swearing,” she said, “but in that moment, I didn’t have a leg to stand on. Hopefully, the football is what people remember.”
Golden goal glory in 2001
EURO 2001 was the only final ever settled by a golden goal. After 90 tense minutes, Germany’s Claudia Muller sealed victory in the 98th by slipping the ball through Sweden keeper Caroline Jonsson’s legs. The moment was ecstasy for Germany and agony for Sweden. This rule was removed by IFAB in 2004, making that final a unique piece of history.
Denmark ends Germany’s two-decade reign
Germany’s dominance from 1995 to 2013 — six straight titles — finally ended in 2017. Despite an uninspiring group stage, Germany were stunned in the quarter-finals by Denmark. After conceding early, Denmark bounced back to win 2-1 thanks to an 83rd-minute strike from Theresa Nielsen. The Danes later reached the final but fell to the Netherlands 4-2.
Taylor’s unforgettable hat-trick
England’s Jodie Taylor made headlines in 2017 with a blistering 43-minute hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Scotland. It was the tournament’s first treble since 1997 and only the fourth ever at that point. Taylor described it as “quite special,” noting she wanted the match ball signed to commemorate the moment.
Birgit Prinz’s perfect farewell
Germany’s Birgit Prinz, one of the game’s greatest, ended her Euros career in style at the 2009 final against England. She opened and closed the scoring in a dominant 6-2 win, capping her time at the tournament as its joint all-time leading scorer. Her farewell couldn’t have been more fitting.
