Italy triumphed over Norway in a thrilling match, reaching their first major women's tournament semi-final since 1997. Cristiana Girelli scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute after Norway's captain Ada Hegerberg missed a key penalty. Norway, who struggled for much of the match, equalized with Hegerberg's low finish but fell short. Both teams previously faced early exits in the group stages of the last two Euros, making this semi-final a significant achievement. The atmosphere was vibrant with passionate Italian fans supporting their team throughout the match.
Cristiana Girelli's 90th-minute header secured a victory for Italy against Norway, marking Italy's first major women's tournament semi-final appearance since 1997.
Norway's captain Ada Hegerberg missed a crucial penalty earlier in the second half, which contributed to the team's disappointing performance despite their late equalizer.
The match highlighted the pressure both teams faced to reach the semi-final, following their previous group stage eliminations in the 2017 and 2022 Euros.
Italy's fans created an electric atmosphere in the stadium, passionately supporting their team and singing the national anthem as they faced a tough knockout match.
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