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Lionesses Roar into Euro 2025 Semis, Italy Await in Crunch Clash
22 Jul
Summary
- England fought back from 2-0 down to defeat Sweden in the quarter-finals
- Italy scored a last-minute goal to beat Norway and reach their first Euros semi-final since 1997
- Sarina Wiegman's England side are aiming for a third consecutive tournament final
The reigning European champions, England, have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Women's Euro 2025 tournament. The Lionesses will face a tough challenge against dark horses Italy, who have also booked their place in the last four.
England's journey to the semi-finals was not without its challenges. They had to fight back from two goals down to defeat Sweden in the quarter-finals, with Chloe Kelly and Lucy Bronze proving to be the heroes. The holders survived a penalty shootout to keep their title defense alive.
Italy, on the other hand, scored a last-minute goal to defeat Norway in the quarter-finals, reaching their first Euros semi-final since 1997. The Azzurre have impressed throughout the tournament and will be looking to cause an upset against the experienced England side.
Sarina Wiegman's England team are aiming to reach a third consecutive tournament final, having won Euro 2022 and reached the 2023 Women's World Cup final. They will be determined to overcome the challenge of Italy and secure their place in the final, which will be held in Basel.
