England's goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton, discarded Spain's goalkeeper Cata Coll's water bottle to prevent her from utilizing tactical notes during a penalty shootout. While retaining her own insider information on her arm, Hampton prevented Coll from gaining advantages during the match. After making crucial saves and seeing England win the shootout 3-1 with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive kick, Hampton noted the moment was both tactical and entertaining. She described the earlier shootout against Sweden as traumatic, illustrating the high pressure involved in such competitive scenarios.
Hampton threw Spain's Cata Coll's water bottle into the stands to eliminate Spain’s tactical notes during the penalty shootout, allowing England to secure a 3-1 victory.
The tactical notes were written on a piece of paper taped to Hampton's arm, which was a unique way to keep them hidden while still having access to vital information.
England's goalkeeper described the penalty shootout experience as traumatic, citing the pressure of analyzing each opponent's penalties before the games.
After throwing Coll's bottle, Hampton stated, "She was so confused. I was trying so hard not to burst out laughing," highlighting the lighthearted moment amidst intense competition.
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