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England Rally Past Italy in Extra Time to Reach Euro 2025 Final

Turning around a first-half deficit with a stoppage-time equaliser followed by an extra-time penalty rebound, England prepares to face Germany or Spain in Sunday's Basel final.

Chloe Kelly forward of England and Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring her sides first goal during the UEFA Womens EURO 2025 Semi-Final match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve on July 22, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Semi Final - England v Italy - Stade de Geneve, Lancy, Switzerland - July 22, 2025 England's Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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Overview

  • Barbara Bonansea gave Italy the lead in the 33rd minute before Michelle Agyemang forced extra time with a 96th-minute equaliser.
  • In the 119th minute, Chloe Kelly slotted home the rebound after her penalty was initially saved to seal a 2-1 victory.
  • The win extends head coach Sarina Wiegman’s streak to a third consecutive major tournament final and fifth straight overall.
  • Once again, late-game substitutes proved decisive, with Agyemang and Kelly turning the tide off the bench.
  • England will face the winners of Germany vs Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel at 5pm UK time on Sunday.