Italy won their Euro 2025 Group B opener against Belgium with a single first-half goal from Arianna Caruso. The match was evenly contested, requiring a moment of brilliance that Caruso provided with her exquisite finish. Italy's coach Andrea Soncin has fostered a technical side, adapting strategies to control counterattacks. Despite losing a key player to injury, the team showed depth in their attacking options, led by the experienced Cristiana Girelli, who continues to perform at a high level.
Arianna Caruso's spectacular first-half goal proved the difference in a close encounter against a well-organised Belgium. With space opening up, Caruso broke forward and collected Lucia Di Guglielmo's pinpoint pass.
Italy have been on a journey under Andrea Soncin since he took over the reins in September 2023. Le Azzurre have undergone somewhat of a regeneration since, beating Germany in December.
Soncin opted to change shape, moving to a back three of Martina Lenzini, Cecilia Salvai, Elena Linari in an attempt to control Belgium's counterattacking potency.
Cristiana Girelli, the 35-year-old captain, continues to prove that age is but a number, finishing as top scorer in the Serie A Femminile this season.
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