Lights out at Wembley: England vs. Spain women’s match paused in darkness
Lights out at Wembley: England vs. Spain women’s match paused in darkness
Players stand around during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Fans wait to the lights to go on again during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
England’s Chloe Kelly, centre, challenges for the ball with Spain’s Leila Ouahabi during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Players stand around during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
England’s Millie Bright, left, controls the ball as Spain’s Mariona Caldentey, 3rd left, challenges during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
An England flag is waved before the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Players stand around during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Players stand around during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Fans wait to the lights to go on again during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Fans wait to the lights to go on again during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
England’s Chloe Kelly, centre, challenges for the ball with Spain’s Leila Ouahabi during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
England’s Chloe Kelly, centre, challenges for the ball with Spain’s Leila Ouahabi during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Players stand around during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Players stand around during a short power cut during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
England’s Millie Bright, left, controls the ball as Spain’s Mariona Caldentey, 3rd left, challenges during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
England’s Millie Bright, left, controls the ball as Spain’s Mariona Caldentey, 3rd left, challenges during the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
An England flag is waved before the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
An England flag is waved before the Women’s Nations League soccer match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
LONDON (AP) — The lights went out on England and Spain in their Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.
European champion England led world champion Spain 1-0 early in the second half when stadium was suddenly plunged into darkness when the floodlights shut down.
Digital advertising hoardings and lighting within corporate boxes remained functioning.
Play resumed after a short break when the lights powered back up.
The game was a rematch of the World Cup final in Sydney in 2023 when Spain beat England 1-0 to lift the trophy.
On this occasion, Jess Park’s first-half goal sealed victory for England.
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