A Place at the Table
Match #7 England vs Sweden
Year: 1984
Location: Kenilworth Road, Luton
Description: England reached the final of the inaugural European Competition for women's football, after beating Denmark by 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. They went on to face Sweden in the final, losing the first leg by 1-0 after a header from Pia Sundhage, but won the return leg by the same margin thanks to a goal from Linda Curl. The Lionesses lost the subsequent penalty shootout by 4-3. Theresa Wiseman saved Helen Johansson's penalty but both Curl and Lorraine Hanson had their spot kicks saved by Elisabeth Leidinge.
Women's Football:
- 1984: the first fully recorded Women's Mundialito (meaning 'little world cup') was held.
- 1984: England reach the final of the UEFA Women’s Championship
- Mid 1980: FIFA introduced its Fair Play campaign
- 1988: FIFA create the Women's Invitational Tournament
Women's Rights:
- 1983: Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Amendment for the Equal Pay Act.