Lionesses Reach Euro 2025 Final with Stunning Comeback Win Over Italy
Date: July 22, 2025
Venue: Stade de Genève, Switzerland
🇬🇧 Lionesses 2–1 Italy (AET): England Storm Into Euro 2025 Final
England’s Lionesses produced a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Italy in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final, earning their place in Sunday’s final in Basel. A last-gasp equaliser by Michelle Agyemang and a late extra-time winner from Chloe Kelly sealed the result in front of a record TV audience.
📸 Match Summary
- Goal – Italy (32’): Barbara Bonansea opened the scoring with a low drive into the far corner.
- Goal – England (90+6’): Agyemang equalised deep in stoppage time from close range.
- Goal – England (119’): Chloe Kelly slotted in the rebound after her initial penalty was saved.
The result sends England into their third consecutive major final under manager Sarina Wiegman.
⚽ Standout Performers
Michelle Agyemang—The 19-year-old forward has become a breakout star of the tournament, scoring clutch goals in both the quarter-final and semi-final. Her 90+6’ equaliser shifted momentum entirely.
Chloe Kelly—Having previously scored the winner in the Euro 2022 final, Kelly once again delivered under pressure, reacting fastest to her own saved penalty to net the winner.
🔍 Tactical and Coaching Decisions
England initially struggled to break down Italy’s compact defensive structure. However, tactical substitutions in the 70th minute—including Agyemang and Toone—added attacking depth and energy. Wiegman’s changes have been credited with transforming the match.
Captain Lucy Bronze noted post-match: “We didn’t panic. We trusted ourselves and each other.”
📺 National Reaction
- TV viewership for the match surpassed 10 million in the UK, setting a new high for ITV in 2025.
- Ian Wright called Agyemang’s equaliser “one of the greatest moments in English football.”
- Leah Williamson praised the team’s belief and character: “This is a new England. We adapt and fight until the end.”
📆 What’s Next?
England will face either Spain or Germany in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday, July 27 at 5pm BST in Basel.
The Lionesses are aiming to win their second European Championship title, following their triumph in 2022.
📌 Key Match Stats
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Possession | England 56% – 44% Italy |
| Shots on Target | England 6 – 3 Italy |
| Corners | England 8 – 2 Italy |
| Fouls | Italy 13 – 9 England |
📢 Quotes
“We’re not just proving ourselves anymore—we’re executing when it matters.”
— Lucy Bronze, England Captain
“That’s why you never give up. Ever.”
— Chloe Kelly
