FOOTBALL – Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net the winner as England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra time last night and reach the Women’s European Championship final.
England, who fell behind in the first half but hit back to level in second-half stoppage time, had the better of the chances in extra time, and when Emma Severini pulled down Beth Mead in the box, Kelly grabbed the chance to decide the game.
Her first effort was saved but she fired home the rebound to send them through to the final.
The Italians’ persistence paid off in the 33rd minute of a gritty semi-final when a ball from the right found its way to Barbara Bonansea, who took a touch before lashing it into the roof of the net. England then dominated possession and created a slew of chances as the Italians rode their luck.
With their hopes of defending their title slowly slipping away, 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang snapped up a loose ball in the box and fired home in the sixth minute of stoppage time to send the game to extra time.
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