The 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship final was a

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match that took place on 8 July 2023 at the

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, Georgia, to determine the winners of the

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. The match was contested by

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and

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. England won the match 1–0 for their first

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title since 1984 and the third title overall. Curtis Jones scored the winning goal, when

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's free-kick deflected in off him, while James Trafford dramatically saved a late penalty from Abel Ruiz eight minutes into stoppage time.

Route to the final

Match details

Notes

References

External links

* {{UEFA European Under-21 Championship

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