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 are in their first Euro semifinal since 1997 as Cristiana Girelli netted a brace and Norway's Ada Hegerberg struggled.

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

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.

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

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.

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