Girelli brace sinks Norway
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Follow live coverage as the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 begin with Norway taking on Italy for a place in the final four
Norway forward Elisabeth Terland lamented her team's failure to capitalise on key moments after a late defensive error allowed Cristiana Girelli to score her second goal, sending Italy to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Wednesday with a 2-1 win.
Italy captain Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner as Italy beat Norway 2-1 to set up a potential semi-final against defending champions England.
Ada Hegerberg scored in the 66th minute to bring Norway level at 1-1 against Italy. 49 MINS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:40
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They were star prospects aged 18 when Norway last played in the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship.
England faced the prospect of a group-stage exit following their 2-1 defeat to France in their tournament opener. But comprehensive wins over the Dutch and Wales saw them finish second in Group D. Sweden are unbeaten at Euro 2025 and wrapped up a perfect group-stage showing with a statement 4-1 win over Germany.