🚨 Late penalty drama: First Women's Euro finalist confirmed

England has reached the final of the Women's Euro 2025. In a dramatic semi-final, the Lionesses defeated a self-sacrificing Italy with a score of 2:1. 

The match initially started in favor of the Italians. In the 33rd minute, Barbara Bonansea scored a surprising 1:0 for the underdog. Although England kept pressing, Le Azzurre managed to maintain their lead until the end of regular playtime. 

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But not until the final whistle. In the sixth minute of injury time, English rising star Michelle Agyemang scored the 1:1 equalizer for England. The match went into extra time. 

And here, the Italians would receive the second blow just before the end. After a foul by Emma Severini, referee Ivana Martincic pointed to the spot - penalty for England. Chloe Kelly stepped up for the Lionesses and scored on the rebound, after Laura Giuliani was able to parry her penalty. 

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The English women are now in the final and await the winner of the second semi-final (Germany - Spain) for the final match in Basel on Sunday. 

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