Portugal kept their Euro 2025 hopes alive with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Italy, thanks to an 89th-minute equalizer from Diana Gomes. The late goal canceled out Cristiana Girelli's stunning second-half strike and ensured that the race to join Group B winners Spain in the knockout stages would go down to the wire on Matchday 3.

Italy dominated the first half, knowing that a win would secure their place in the next round with a game to spare. Cecilia Salvai's header hit the crossbar, and Patricia Morais made a brilliant save to deny Girelli. Emma Severini even found the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Portugal, led by their captain Ana Borges, managed to hold on.

Portugal improved after the break, with Francisca Nazareth becoming more influential. However, it was Italy who broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when Girelli curled a beautiful shot into the top corner.

The goal triggered a frantic final 20 minutes. Diana Silva had a goal disallowed for offside before Diana Gomes finally found the net for Portugal in the 89th minute, steering the ball home after Carole Costa hit the woodwork. Portugal desperately pressed Italy to find the goal to stay alive at the Women's European Championship and finally got it in the 89th minute. In the dying moments, Patricia Morais denied Barbara Bergamaschi with another crucial save.

The draw means that both Portugal and Italy still have a chance to qualify for the knockout stages, with their final group matches set to be decisive.