Follow live coverage as the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 begin with Norway taking on Italy for a place in the final four

On a night of goals and drama for two veteran star strikers, Cristiani Girelli got the better of Ada Hegerberg to send Italy into the semifinals of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday. Girelli's 90th-minute header,

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.

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.

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

Cristiana Girelli enjoyed yet another magic night on Wednesday, 16 July, in Geneva. Her brace secured a last-minute win for Italy over Norway, booking the Azzurre’s place in the semi-finals of the