Italy Women Advance to European Championship Semifinals
Italy’s coach, Andrea Soncin, expressed his pride and gratitude after his team’s victory, which secured a place in the semi-finals of the European championship. The triumph, marked by a header from Cristiana Girelli in the 90th minute, led Italy to its first semi-final since 1997. Italy defeated Norway with a score of 2-1 in Geneva. Soncin highlighted the importance of the previous work, acknowledging the effort of previous players who laid the foundation for this achievement.The coach also praised the players for their exceptional performance, emphasizing the importance of enjoying this historic moment. After the match, the team celebrated the victory with the Italian fans at the Stade de Genève. The match marked Italy’s first victory in a knockout stage of a major tournament since the 2019 World Cup. Girelli, the Juventus forward, was key to the triumph, scoring two goals. Girelli, with 61 goals for Italy, highlighted the importance of this victory for all Italian women’s football, dedicating it to all players and fans. In addition, she praised the positive impact of coach Soncin, highlighting his humility and positive energy.“It’s something that fills us with pride. We must give credit to those who came before, who, without these possibilities, drove the movement. We are reaping the rewards.”
Andrea Soncin
