Thanks to Cristiana Girelli’s last minute goal, Italy is in the semi-finals of the 2025 women’s European Squadra Azzurawhile mourning in Norway.
After 28 years, Italy is back in an EM semi-final for the first time. A double pack from Girelli (50th minute, 90th) provided the 2-1 win in the round of the last eight against Norway. On the side of the disappointing Scandinavians, Superstar Ada Hegerberg met for the meantime 1: 1 (66th), but the 30-year-old also shot a penalty past the goal (60th). Sportschau.de has the presses from Italy and Norway.
Italian media
“La Gazetta Dello Sport”: “Girelli is relentless: Italy moves into the semi -finals. Norway is subject to Soncin’s girls in the 90th minute.“
“Corriere della Serra”: “Girelli and the roar of the Azzus: The European dream is a reality. Now Italy is hoping for the next historical result. “
The Italian Elena Linari (right) cheered in front of the Norwegian Ada Hegerberg
“Corriere dello sport”: “The sky is blue. A double pack from Girelli brings us to the semi -finals. A historical rendezvous ends for Soncins Azzus With a 2-1 win after Hegerberg missed a penalty. Now the team of coach Soncin is in the semi -finals – a feat that Italy has not succeeded since 1997. “
“La Repubblica”: “Italy continues to cause a sensation: after a historic 2-1 win against Norway, she pulls Squadra Azzura Thanks to Girelli’s double pack in the semi-finals of the European women’s championship. “
Norwegian media
“VG”: “Norway left the European Championship after Hegerberg drama.
Captain Ada Hegerberg’s palette could hardly have been greater within six minutes. Italy turned the game upside down in the 90th minute. “
“NRK”: “Pretty absurd! Norway is eliminated against Italy after a dramatic final minute. Ada Hegerberg missed the next important penalty.”
“Sportbladet”: “A late goal eliminates Norway and takes care of the European Championship out. The 35-year-old Cristiana Girelli, with her two goals, ensures that Norway is leaving with all its stars. Ada Hegerberg mourns the time-but is already shooting a penalty.”
International media
“Kicker”: “Girellis Lucky Punch: Italy has been in the semi-finals for the first time since 1997. Double packer Girelli ensures ecstasy shortly before the final whistle. The Italian women’s national team for the first time this century booked the semi-final ticket at an EM.”
The Independent “: “Incredible and beautiful: Italy has reached its first semi-finals at a women’s European Championship for 28 years. Thanks to Cristiana Girelli, Italy jumps from death.”