England produced but extra late drama at Euro 2025 as they saved their hopes of back-to-back European Championship successes alive with a spectacular 2-1 semi-final victory over Italy after extra-time.
The Lionesses appeared to be heading for the exit door after Barbara Bonansea’s Thirty third-minute objective, as Sarina Wiegman’s facet struggled to interrupt down Italy’s cussed defence.
Nonetheless, Wiegman’s tremendous subs struck once more!
Michelle Agyemang, simply as she did towards Sweden within the quarter-finals, struck within the sixth of seven minutes of added time to rescue England and ship the sport into extra-time.
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Sue Smith’s animated response after Michelle Agyemang’s equaliser vs Italy
Then, with penalties looming, Chloe Kelly had the prospect to ship England to a 3rd straight main event closing from the penalty spot after Beth Mead was bundled over by Emma Severini within the penalty space.
In pure Lionesses style, even this wasn’t easy as goalkeeper Laura Giuliani saved Kelly’s preliminary penalty, however the Arsenal ahead stayed cool to emphatically bury the rebound as England booked their place in Sunday’s closing the place they’ll face both Spain or Germany.
Chloe Kelly celebrates her extra-time winner for England towards Italy in Euro 2025 semi-final
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Sue Smith was left joyous as Chloe Kelly despatched England to the Euro 2025 closing
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Kelly: Lionesses need extra success
England match winner Chloe Kelly to ITV:
“Unbelievable, such a great feeling.
“This workforce deserved nothing however that. Three finals on the bounce and we would like extra, that is an unbelievable feeling.
“It weren’t supposed to go like that, that penalty, but I was ready for the rebound and ready for any opportunity given to me wearing an England badge.
“I used to be assured however clearly the keeper had accomplished her homework. Fortunately I bought there for the tap-in.”
On fellow substitute Agyemang, Kelly added: “Large Mich at it once more.
“She’s unbelievable and she should have scored again: that one that hit the crossbar.
“She’s an unbelievable participant and he or she’s bought the world at her ft, a younger participant with a brilliant future and I am completely buzzing for her.
“But this team shows resilience again and we fight back. Hopefully we can make it a little bit easier for ourselves – we don’t need that panic.”
