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The Geneva Stadium witnessed another classic battle in the history of the Women's European Championship. England's women's team clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over Italy in the semi-finals, securing their spot in the European Championship final once again, following their triumph in 2022.
The 19-year-old sensation, Michelle Agyemang, equalized in stoppage time of the second half, while Chloe Kelly, the heroine of the 2022 European Championship final, scored the winning goal in the 119th minute of extra time, keeping alive England's dreams of defending their title.
England's heart-stopping journey to the final unfolded dramatically. Italy took the lead with Barbara Bonansea's powerful strike in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on Sofia Cantore's precise cross to breach England's defense.
Thereafter, Italy displayed a resilient defensive organization, repeatedly thwarting England's attacks, with goalkeeper Laura Giuliani's save on Lauren James being particularly crucial.
Despite dominating possession throughout the match (54%), England only found a breakthrough in the dying moments of regular time.
In the 90 6th minute, Lauren Hemp's cross caused chaos in Italy's defense. Substitute Michelle Agyemang seized on a rebound with sharpness, calmly slotting home to force extra time — her second critical goal of the tournament after rescuing her team against Sweden in the quarter-finals.
During extra time, both teams showed signs of fatigue, intensifying their battle for supremacy.
In the 117th minute, Michelle Agyemang's lob hit the crossbar, almost ending the suspense prematurely.
Two minutes later, Beth Mead was fouled in the penalty area, granting England a penalty kick.
Although Giuliani saved Chloe Kelly's penalty, the Arsenal forward demonstrated exceptional mental resilience, swiftly following up to score on the rebound in the 119th minute, sealing the victory.
Key figures and post-match reactions:
Chloe Kelly, interviewed after the match, stated: \"We came with hope, belief, and the strength to match. This performance proves once again that I thrive in big games — my previous European Championship goal was also the match-winner in the 2022 final.\"
Nineteen-year-old Michelle Agyemang shared an inspirational story from ball girl to national team player in her interview: \"Just four years ago, I was picking up balls for these sisters. Now, to stand shoulder to shoulder with them means everything.\"
Captain Leah Williamson praised the young star: \"She carries a confidence that allows her to shine on this stage. After her last goal, many might have been satisfied, but she stepped up again to be our hero.\"
Defender Lucy Bronze emphasized the team's resilience: \"Like the last game, we never gave up. The last-second goal in regular time kept our dreams alive, and overtime ended with us overcoming our opponents, which is simply incredible.\"
Highlights and records of the match:
England's women's team made their fourth appearance in the Women's European Championship final, tied third historically with Sweden, behind Germany (9 times) and Norway (6 times).
Under Sarina Wiegman's coaching, England has reached the final of every European Championship (2017, 2022, 2025) and World Cup (2019, 2023) they participated in, previously coaching the Netherlands.
Sarina Wiegman also became the first coach to oversee 16 matches at the European Championship finals, breaking the record jointly held by former England coach Hope Powell and Germany's Tina Theune.
Michelle Agyemang, at the age of 19 years and 169 days, became the fourth youngest goal-scorer in the history of the Women's European Championship semi-finals.
Italy scored first in all five European Championship final stage matches (excluding four matches that did not end in 0-0 in their six qualifying matches).
Starting line-up for England (4-3-3):
1- Hannah Hampton,
15- Esme Morgan, 5- Alex Greenwood, 6- Leah Williamson, 2- Lucy Bronze,
8- Georgia Stanway, 4- Keira Walsh, 10- Ella Toone,
7- Lauren James, 23- Alessia Russo, 11- Lauren Hemp.
Substitutes for England:
13- Anna Moorhouse, 21- Chiara Keating, 3- Niamh Charles, 9- Beth Mead, 12- Maya Le Tissier, 14- Grace Clinton, 16- Jess Carter, 17- Michelle Agyemang, 18- Chloe Kelly, 19- Aggie Beever-Jones, 20- Jessica Park, 22- Lotte Wubben-Moy.
Coach: Sarina Wiegman.
Starting line-up for Italy (5-4-1):
1- Laura Giuliani,
3- Lucia Di Guglielmo, 5- Elena Linari, 23- Cecilia Salvai, 19- Martina Lenzini, 2- Elisa Olivieri,
11- Barbara Bonansea, 6- Manuela Giugliano, 18- Arianna Caruso, 7- Sofia Cantore,
10- Cristiana Girelli.
Substitutes for Italy:
12- La?titia Baldi, 22- Francesca Durante, 4- Eva Scazzero, 8- Emma Severini, 9- Martina Piemonte, 13- Giulia Piace, 14- Valentina Bergamaschi, 15- Anna Maria Serturini, 16- Eleonora Goldoni, 17- Lisa Boattin, 20- Giada Greggi, 21- Michaela Cambiaso.
Coach: Andrea Soncin.
Looking ahead to the 2025 Women's European Championship final:
England will face the winner between Germany and Spain on July 28th.
England captain Leah Williamson said: \"The demands of the final will only grow, and we need to deliver our best performance. However, the resilience of this team is our most valuable asset, and we will give everything for the championship.\"
For Italy, despite falling short in the semi-finals, the team built by Andrea Soncin has revived the spirit and character of the squad, leaving a lasting impression with their tight defensive organization and efficient counterattacks. This defeat cannot overshadow their remarkable journey through an exciting tournament.
With England's women's team continuously reaching the European Championship final, women's football in England is expected to gain more popularity. The dramatic victory in the semi-finals adds more anticipation and excitement to the upcoming final.
