England Defeats Italy to Reach Euro 2025 Final

England secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Italy in the UEFA Euro 2025 semi-final with late goals from Michelle Agyemang in stoppage time and Chloe Kelly in the 119th minute, advancing to their third consecutive major final. Italy opened the scoring through Barbara Bonansea and demonstrated strong defensive resilience and counter-attacking threat throughout the match, but struggled to capitalize on their chances despite goalkeeper Giuliani's impressive six saves. England, despite some underwhelming attacking play and reliance on long balls that were often poorly executed, managed to control possession and showed resilience by twice coming back from behind during the tournament. The Lionesses' ability to perform in clutch moments has been a hallmark of their campaign, but critiques highlight the need for improved attacking cohesion and better decision-making with long passes. Italy, while praised for their defensive organization and tactical approach, have yet to overcome the established European hierarchy, where the traditional favorites continue to dominate. Overall, the match underscored the ongoing European women's football landscape where the top six teams remain dominant, with England striving to defend their title amid strong competition.