Defending champions England have advanced to the final of Euro 2025 with a dramatic 2-1 victory against Italy in extra time in Geneva. Substitute Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal in the 119th minute, setting a record for the latest goal in the history of the tournament as she slotted home her own rebound after her penalty was saved.

Italy is one win away from reaching the final of the Women’s European Championship, but just three years ago its players couldn’t even get professional contracts back home.

Italy coach Andrea Soncin found solace in heartbreak after his side came within one minute of reaching the Euro 2025 final, saying it was an encouraging sign that they came so close before losing 2-1 to England in extra time on Tuesday.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his picks for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semifinal match featuring Italy and England

A team mixing youth and experience has delivered the country's first semi-final in a major women's tournament since the 1990s

Europe shakes global markets, the euro falls against the dollar and government bond yields in Italy and Spain rocket higher. In a lot of respects, we’ve been here before.

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Italy coach Andrea Soncin found solace in heartbreak after his side came within one minute of reaching the Euro 2025 final, saying it was an encouraging sign that they came so close before losing 2-1 to England in extra time on Tuesday.

Aitana Bonmatí scores in extra time, sending Spain to its first Women’s European Championship final with a 1-0 win over Germany