France and Spain through to UEFA Women’s U-19 Championship Final after extra time

France and Spain edged out Portugal and Italy respectively in extra time to reach Friday’s UEFA Women’s U-19 Championship Final.

Ornella Graziani and a Maeline Mendy free-kick had France two up but Marta Gago pulled one back from the spot, with Portugal equalising in the second half through Lara Martins.

Maeline Mendy restored the lead in extra-time and although Diana Costa levelled, Mélinda Mendy’s 113th-minute penalty put France through.

Italy kept out a dominant Spain until three minutes into extra-time, Irune Dorado with the breakthrough after Clara Serrajordi flicked-on Cris Librán’s free-kick.

Daniela Agote confirmed the holder’s place in the final late on, following up an Emma Mustafic save from Pau Comendador.

Friday’s final is live on UEFA.tv at 7pm.

Wilf Frith

Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.

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