Overview

• Italy overturned a multi-point deficit with a 17-3 rally in the fourth quarter to briefly seize the lead.
• Belgium reclaimed control when Antonia Delaere drilled a decisive three-pointer in the final seconds for a 66-64 victory.
• Cecilia Zandalasini’s scoring and the emergence of several lesser-known players powered Italy’s deepest run in three decades.
• Under coach Andrea Capobianco, the Azzurre transformed into contenders and secured their best European Championship finish since 1995.
• Belgium will face Spain in Sunday’s final after Spain edged France 65-64 in the other semifinal.