In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, England pulled off a dramatic 2-1 victory over Italy in extra time to secure their spot in the Euro 2025 final. ⚽🔥
Italy opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a powerful volley from Barbara Bonansea, but England quickly showed they weren't ready to give up. A heroic substitute, Michelle Agyemang, leveled the score deep into stoppage time, setting the stage for a heart-pounding extra time showdown.
The defining moment came in the 119th minute when Chloe Kelly stepped up. After Italy's goalkeeper Laura Giuliani managed to save her penalty kick, Kelly pounced on the rebound to deliver the winning goal, a moment that will surely be remembered by fans.
Reflecting on the dramatic win, England coach Sarina Wiegman said, "When it finishes like this I am enjoying it but it's a little bit dramatic," capturing the rollercoaster nature of the match. Italy's coach Andrea Soncin also shared his bittersweet feelings, commenting, "It's a bitter defeat because we were one minute away from the final, but we have to be proud."
Now, England prepares to defend their title in Sunday's final in Basel against either world champions Spain or Germany. With echoes of past triumphs and near misses, this victory adds yet another thrilling chapter to England's football legacy. What a match and what a story! 😎
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