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Italy Draws 1-1 With Portugal, Needs Point Against Spain to Reach Euro Quarter-Finals

Diana Gomes’s stoppage-time strike erased Cristiana Girelli’s lead, leaving Italy positioned to clinch qualification with a single point against Spain.

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Girelli gol non basta all’Italia: Gomes acciuffa le azzurre, solo pari col Portogallo. Ora la Spagna
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Overview

  • Cristiana Girelli broke the deadlock in the 70th minute before Diana Gomes levelled in stoppage time to deny Italy a win.
  • Portugal had an earlier goal ruled out for offside by VAR and Cecilia Salvai struck the crossbar in the first half.
  • Spain secured top spot in Group B by defeating Belgium 6-2 and became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals.
  • Italy sits second with four points and will guarantee progression with a draw against Spain; defeat would shift their fate to Portugal’s result and goal difference.
  • The decisive final group match against Spain will be played at Arena Thun and broadcast live on Rai Due and via RaiPlay.