Italy coach Andrea Soncin discovered solace in heartbreak after his aspect got here inside one minute of reaching the Euro 2025 closing, saying it was an encouraging signal that they got here so shut earlier than shedding 2-1 to England in further time on Tuesday.
“That is one thing which hurts, however we’ve got to be happy with what has been executed,” he instructed reporters. “The truth that we did not get to the ultimate and we have been one minute away is encouragement.”
Italian midfielder Sofia Cantore instructed Reuters that Italy’s efficiency confirmed the power and development of the squad.
“I feel we made one thing unbelievable. Now I am unhappy, however we convey with ourselves the thought that we may be sturdy,” Cantore stated.
The final time Italy reached a Ladies’s European Championship closing was 1997.
They seemed destined to repeat the feat when Juventus midfielder Barbara Bonansea fired dwelling within the thirty third minute on the Stade de Geneve. Italian followers erupted in celebration, with one proudly holding an indication declaring “It’s coming dwelling to Rome.”
However England’s 19-year-old substitute Michelle Agyemang had different concepts, equalising within the 96th minute to ship the match to further time and see Chloe Kelly‘s winner finally crush Italian goals.
“There’s a number of remorse, we have been a minute and a half away from the dream. Sadly within the closing we have been drained,” Elena Linari instructed Italian broadcaster RAI.
“I’m happy with the women, it’s a bitter night, but in addition a candy one,” she added.
The assist Italy obtained from their followers on the match is one thing Cantore hopes will proceed into the long run.
“The followers now have to remain nearer to us, as a result of possibly they’re now aware about our strengths,” she stated.