Overview

• Cristiana Girelli scored both goals for Italy, with her 90th-minute header securing a 2–1 victory over Norway.
• Norway captain Ada Hegerberg missed a crucial second-half penalty before capitalising on a Maren Mjelde assist to level the match.
• Both teams had been eliminated at the Euros group stage in 2017 and 2022 but advanced to the last eight this year following strong group performances.
• The game underscored Euro 2025’s trend of attacking football, building on a record 3.7 goals per game average from the group stage.
• Italy will face either England or Sweden in Geneva for a place in the final.