[3] The match was won by the defending champions Germany, who earned their fifth consecutive European title – and seventh in total – with a 2–6 win over England.

[21] Germany regained the lead after six minutes in the second half when a shot by Simone Laudehr was saved from the post with the ball ending up on the feet of Kim Kulig, who scored in an empty net.

[22] England fought valiantly again four minutes later, when Carney received a pass from Kelly Smith, who turned around and scored leaving the game at 2-3 goal.

[24] Assistant referees: Romina Santuari (Italy) Lada Rojc (Croatia) Fourth official: Kirsi Heikkinen (Finland) Match rules With Germany's victory it marked the fifth title in a row and 19 games against England without defeat.

Thirteen years later she would win the UEFA Women's Championship in 2022, also playing Germany in the final.