Overview

• Italy took the lead through Barbara Bonansea’s 33rd-minute strike before England’s Michelle Agyemang levelled in the 96th minute.
• Chloe Kelly clinched a 2-1 win for England in the 119th minute by scoring on the rebound from a penalty saved by Laura Giuliani.
• Coach Andrea Soncin criticised the late penalty award as inconsistent while praising his team’s tactical progress throughout the tournament.
• The semifinal drew over four million viewers on Rai1, underscoring growing domestic interest following FIGC reforms and the sport’s professionalisation.
• The squad will be received by President Mattarella at the Quirinale in recognition of their milestone run despite falling short of the final.