After the dramatic first European Championship semi-final, the British press is relieved by the final. In Italy, on the other hand, the penalty is struggled with the penalty.
England is the first finalist of the EM 2025. However, the way to the final to Basel was rocky – or, as the press puts it: “An emotional roller coaster ride”.
Because the deficit from Barbara Bonansea in the 33rd minute was followed by the equalization by Michelle Agyemang in injury time and the 2-1 by a penalty from Chloe Kelly in extra time. Here are the presses for the semi -finals.
British media
“The Guardian”: “The Lionesses Stumble into the final through pure happiness. “
“BBC”: “There is a saying that says: cats have nine lives – but they seem to be in the European Championship 2025 Lionesses to have an infinite number. “
“The Sun”: “Despite the disappointing performance, it is a simple fact that England is only a game away from defending his title.”
“Independent”: “England somehow makes it again. […] Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly were once again the heroines. ”
“Daily Mirror”: “England did it again. They took us on an emotional roller coaster ride and emerged as the winner.”
“Evening Standard”: “The low strength of the opponents – Italy deserves great respect – ensured that England did not do his weaknesses to be doomed. There is no such rosy outcome against the Germans or the Spaniards.”
Italian media
“Tuttosport”: “Bad luck and a false penalty eliminate Italy: England reaches the European Championship final”
“Rai”: “A monumental defeat for the Azzurri. “
“La Gazzetta Dello Sport”: “Italy, a cruel prank: they almost succeed in a feat, then they will do a dubious penalty – England in the final.”
“La Repubblica”: “Despite the defeat, the pride of a great achievement remains that is the result of a work of two decades. This team is a successful mix of young talents and experienced players. It is the basis for the restart towards World Cup.”
“Corriere dello sport”: “Enchanted Ko: Italy in tears. The 1-1 is a cold shower for the Italian national team, which had dreamed of the final until the end. The luck of coach Andrea Soncin has turned back.”