Italy has beaten Norway 2-1 to advance to he semifinals at the Women’s European Championship. On a night of goals and drama for two veteran star strikers, Cristiani Girelli got the better of Ada Hegerberg.

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Cristiana Girelli's 90th-minute header, her second goal of the game, gave Italy victory in their quarter-final against Norway in Geneva.

Norway's football team, led by Ada Hegerberg, showcased unity at Euro 2025 but struggled to maintain consistency, leading to a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Italy. Despite early successes, defensive and midfield issues proved costly.

The women's game has come a long way since the last time Norway played a knockout game at the Euros, agonisingly losing the 2013 final 1-0 to Germany with a callow, 18-year-old Ada Hegerberg, now team captain,

They were star prospects aged 18 when Norway last played in the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship.

Defending champion England has beaten Sweden on penalties to reach the Women’s European Championship semifinals