Italy's women's football team reached the semi-finals of Euro 2025 by defeating Norway 2-1. Cristiana Girelli scored both goals, including a dramatic 90th-minute winner that marked Italy's first appearance in a major tournament semi-final since 1997. Girelli's performance solidified her legacy as she became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a major tournament match for a European nation. Italy's victory was celebrated extensively, showcasing passion and inspiration for future generations of female footballers. The team will face England or Sweden next for a spot in the final.
It's incredible, beautiful. In front of all these people, so many messages arrived from Italy the last few days. It's something fantastic. I think this is the biggest gift we can give to all those who watch us, to all those little girls, those young women who live football with passion.
Girelli became the oldest ever player to score more than once for a European nation in a single match at a major tournament. She has scored eight major tournament goals, with only Carolina Morace scoring more for Italy.
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