England 2 Italy 1 – Lionesses into final again
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England are just one step away from another Euros final as they take on Italy in Geneva following their thrilling quarter-final penalty shootout victory over Sweden
It’s been a blink and you miss it rise to prominence for Lionesses star Michelle Agyemang, whose off-the-bench heroics came to England’s rescue once again on Tuesday. Trailing 1-0, with the clock creeping towards its conclusion, a swing of the right boot from substitute Agyemang found the back of the net, forcing the match into extra-time.
England’s European Championship title defence continues after their beat Italy 2-1 in extra time in a stressful semi-final.Italy lead until stoppage time through Barbara Bonansea’s super volley, but substitute Michelle Agyemang was the hero as she levelled the match and took England to extra time with a nerveless injury-time equaliser.
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England have shown ‘skill, guts, heart, tactics, talent and belief’ to reach another Euros final, with Michelle Agyemang the undoubted ‘breakout star’. Send your thoughts to [email protected]. Frustration to elation I swear I need a Valium, my nerves are shot after seeing England get to yet another final.
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