Lionesses Reach UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final With Dramatic Comeback Win Over Italy

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

England Women are through to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Italy in the first semi-final clash.

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In a thrilling encounter, England came from behind to secure their spot in the final thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer and a decisive extra-time winner.

Italy took the lead in the 33rd minute, as Barbara Bonansea finished calmly following a clever assist from Cantore.

The Azzurre looked set to advance, but the Lionesses showed resilience and belief.

With the clock ticking down, Michelle Agyemang produced a stunning moment in the 96th minute, blasting home the equalizer to send the game into extra time.

The match was ultimately decided in the 119th minute, when Chloe Kelly—a familiar hero from past triumphs—struck the winner from the spot kick to spark wild celebrations among England players and fans.

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“It was about heart, belief, and never giving up,” said Head Coach Sarina Wiegman after the match. “I’m incredibly proud of the way we kept fighting.”

With the win, England now advance to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between Germany and Spain.

Match Summary:
Full-Time: England 2–1 Italy (After Extra Time)
Scorers:
🇮🇹 Bonansea (33′)
🏴 Agyemang (90+6′)
🏴 Kelly (119′)

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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