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19:07
Cristiana Girelli comes on for Italy
52
19:07
Substitution for Italy: Martina Piemonte
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19:05
In the second round, no team gets off to a flying start. The encounter takes place mainly in midfield. Iceland convinces with a strong duel lead.
46
19:03
Barbara Bonansea comes on as a substitute for Italy
46
19:03
Substitution for Italy with Arianna Caruso
46
19:02
The second half continues. There is a change in Italy. The Iceland team remains unchanged.
46
19:01
Kick-off 2nd half
45
18:53
Mid-term conclusion:
Punctually, referee Lina Lehtovaara from Finland asks for a tea break. After the first 45 minutes, Iceland leads 1-0 against Italy. Karólína Vilhjálmsdóttir scored the opening goal for her country in the 3rd minute. After that there wasn’t much to see from the Icelandic women. Italy had more possession and shots. However, the efforts were not enough to equalize. So it remains exciting in the second round whether Italy will find their way back into the game. In the event of a defeat, Milena Bertolini’s team will lose their dream of reaching the quarter-finals.
42
18:45
Þorsteinn Halldórsson’s side are keen to take the lead into the break. The Icelandic midfielders are currently winning every duel. The opponent is attacked a few meters ahead.
39
18:43
Iceland dares to come out of cover. For the first time in a long time, the entire team has advanced far. Sveindís Jónsdóttir pushes forward on the left, but it doesn’t become dangerous in the last third.
35
18:41
Ten minutes are still on the clock in the first round. Italy have more of the game, but Milena Bertolini’s team rarely has good chances to score. Is there another chance to equalize before the break?
30
18:38
After half an hour, Italy have the ball with 58% possession. Iceland is deep and leaves a lot of space for the Italians in the center circle.
28
18:36
First, Martina Piemonte just missed the goal with a volley. Shortly thereafter, Valentina Bergamaschi fails with a degree to Sandra Sigurðardóttir. Meanwhile, Italy clearly has the upper hand when it comes to scoring goals. However, Iceland is still in the lead.
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18:27
The Italian defense frittered away the ball in their own penalty area. Sveindís Jónsdóttir grabbed the ball and pulled it into the penalty area from the right. In the end, the angle becomes a bit too acute and she only hits the side netting from seven meters.
21
18:23
Arianna Caruso just tries it with a shot from a distance. Iceland goalkeeper Sandra Sigurðardóttir is on her post and holds the ball.
18
18:20
A corner finds Arianna Caruso at the first post. At the last moment, however, an Icelandic woman intervenes. There’s the next corner kick.
15
18:18
The Italians are getting better at the game by the minute. Iceland must concentrate on the defense in these minutes. However, there are still no clear chances to score.
11.
18:13
The team in blue stays on the trigger. At the edge of the penalty area, the ball is placed on Valentina Bergamaschi in a half-right position. She doesn’t hit the ball properly and pulls the ball past the top right corner of the goal.
9.
18:11
Italy is trying to get back into the game. Milena Bertolini’s eleven also established themselves in the opposing half for the first time. However, a cross from the right half-field ends up on the left-hand side of the goal.
5.
18:10
A perfect start for Iceland in this game. How does Italy react to the early deficit?
3.
18:04
Tooor for Iceland, 0: 1 by Karólína Vilhjálmsdóttir
The ball bounces in the net! The Italians did not get a long throw into the penalty area. Karólína Vilhjálmsdóttir lurks in the backcourt and puts the ball in the top right corner from 14 yards out.
1.
18:02
The ball rolls! Which team gets the better start?
17:26
Þorsteinn Halldórsson makes only one change. Sif Atladóttir has to sit on the bench. Instead, Elísa Viðarsdóttir, who had to watch the first group game for 90 minutes, starts.
17:24
There are changes to the starting line-up on both sides. Italy coach Milena Bertolini changes staff in five positions. Lucia Di Guglielmo, Flaminia Simonetti, Martina Piemonte, Martina Rosucci and Valentina Giacinti will start for Elisa Bartoli, Aurora Galli, Manuela Giugliano, Cristiana Girelli and Barbara Bonansea.
17:14
This is how the group looks after the first matchday: The French have made their claim to the top of the group clear. Italy lost against the neighboring country with 1:5. The Italians are currently in last place. Belgium and Iceland drew 1-1 at the start of the European Championship. The fight for second place in particular remains exciting. France meets Belgium later in the evening. With a win, the entry into the quarterfinals would already be perfect.
17:07
Hello and welcome to the 2nd European Championship match day in group D. Italy meets Iceland at the Academy Stadium in Manchester. Have fun!