England's Chloe Kelly, 3rd from left, celebrates with her team after winning the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
UEFA Women's Euro 2025, England Vs Italy, SF: Chloe Kelly's Goal In Extra Time Takes Defending Champions Into Final
England women are on the brink of another triumph, having narrowly avoided elimination to reach the Women's European Championship final once again. The defending champions achieved a 2-1 victory over Italy after extra time in their semifinal match on Tuesday, breaking Italy's hopes. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive goal in the 119th minute, capitalising on a rebound after Italy's goalkeeper, Laura Giuliani, saved her penalty kick. Italy had equalised deep into stoppage time when substitute Michelle Agyemang found the net, forcing the match into extra time. Both Kelly and Agyemang played pivotal roles in England's remarkable comeback during the quarterfinals against Sweden. England will now defend its title in the final on Sunday in Basel against either world champions Spain or Germany, who are set to compete in their semifinal on Wednesday in Zurich.
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Italian players react fter the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Italy vs England
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England's Chloe Kelly is celebrated after she scored the decisive second goal for England during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
UEFA Women's Euro 2025: England vs Italy
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England's Chloe Kelly, up, celebrates on the back of England's Alex Greenwood after England scored their first goal during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
Women's Euro 2025 Semifinals Soccer Match: England vs Italy
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England's Chloe Kelly, second right, scores her side's second goal during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
UEFA Women's Euro 2025, Italy vs England, Semi-Final
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Italy's Barbara Bonansea, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
Women's Euro 2025 Semifinals Soccer Match: Italy vs England
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England's Chloe Kelly controls the ball during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
Women's Euro 2025: England vs Italy
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Italy's Michela Cambiaghi falls to the ground during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
Women's Euro 2025: Italy vs England
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England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton makes a save during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
UEFA Women's Euro 2025, England Vs Italy, Semi-Final
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Italy's Giada Greggi gets past England's Keira Walsh, on the ground, during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
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England fans cheer their team during the Women's Euro 2025 semifinals soccer match between England and Italy at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
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