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Washington Post
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Euro 2025: Tears for Italy and hope for the future after emotional semifinals loss to England
GENEVA — Tears, distress and disbelief. Italy captain Cristiana Girelli and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo cried as they walked around the field after an emotional semifinal loss — 2-1 after extra time to England on Tuesday — each with one arm around the other's waist. They waved goodbye to fans and their shared Women's European Championship title hopes inside Stade de Genève, which had been a joyous second home for them in Switzerland.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Euro 2025: Tears for Italy and hope for the future after emotional semifinals loss to England
GENEVA (AP) — Tears, distress and disbelief. Italy captain Cristiana Girelli and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo cried as they walked around the field after an emotional semifinal loss — 2-1 after extra time to England on Tuesday — each with one arm around the other's waist. They waved goodbye to fans and their shared Women's European Championship title hopes inside Stade de Genève, which had been a joyous second home for them in Switzerland. Less than hour earlier, Italy had been little more than one minute away from advancing to a final few had imagined. "I feel that something has ended that we didn't want to end, because I still don't believe it's over," the 35-year-old Girelli said, in tears again in the player interview area. 'Probably fate has been a little cruel to us.' Goalkeeper's grief Goalkeeper Laura Guilani had been alone with her emotions after fulltime, face down on the turf in midfield. It would have been Italy's first trip to the Women's Euros title match since 1997. No Italian team had won a knockout game at the tournament in 28 years until Girelli's 90th-minute winning goal against Norway last Wednesday in the same stadium. In a heartbreaking end to the semis for Italy, England teenager Michelle Agyemang first took victory away with a game-tying goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time at the end of the regulation. Then, just as a penalty shootout loomed, England clinched the victory with Chloe Kelly's goal in the 119th to send the defending champion to Sunday's final. Adding to Italy's sense of unfairness, Kelly scored by swooping on a rebound after Guiliani had saved her penalty kick. Minute details 'We were one minute away from the final,' Italy coach Andrea Soncin said at a post-game news conference. 'The players have deserved a different end, but unfortunately it happens sometimes you don't get what you deserve,' he said in translated comments. The Italian team was ecstatic in the 33rd when Barbara Bonansea lashed a volleyed shot rising into the England net. For the fifth straight game Italy scored first, adding England to that list of opponents that includes World Cup champion Spain. Bonansea ran toward the Italy bench with her tongue sticking out, with a broad smile, to be embraced by her teammates. The team's emotions were evident and powerful even before kickoff. The national anthem had been sung with gusto, concluding with a yelled crescendo that had some players bent over with the effort. Protecting their lead from England attacks in the second half, center backs Elena Linari and Cecilia Salvai were defiant and Di Guglielmo had made a key header by the goalpost to clear imminent danger. Di Guglielmo's emotional post-game walk to salute Italy supporters was made wearing the jersey of their nemesis — Kelly's No. 18 — they had exchanged after the game. World Cup next Soncin acknowledged women's soccer in Italy was playing catch-up to nations which had more established programs, like England. 'It's another step we have to make to better manage these situations." In two years there will be a World Cup in Brazil where Italy, if it qualifies, will have a reputation and new-found respect to defend. With Girelli also? 'We achieved something great, something stratospheric, but we'll see,' the storied veteran said of her chances of playing on until then. 'These emotions are too beautiful to not want to relive them.' ___ Associated Press writer Felipe Rocha contributed to this report ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Euro 2025: Tears for Italy and hope for the future after emotional semifinals loss to England
GENEVA (AP) — Tears, distress and disbelief. Italy captain Cristiana Girelli and defender Lucia Di Guglielmo cried as they walked around the field after an emotional semifinal loss — 2-1 after extra time to England on Tuesday — each with one arm around the other's waist. They waved goodbye to fans and their shared Women's European Championship title hopes inside Stade de Genève, which had been a joyous second home for them in Switzerland. Less than hour earlier, Italy had been little more than one minute away from advancing to a final few had imagined. 'I feel that something has ended that we didn't want to end, because I still don't believe it's over,' the 35-year-old Girelli said, in tears again in the player interview area. 'Probably fate has been a little cruel to us.' Goalkeeper's grief Goalkeeper Laura Guilani had been alone with her emotions after fulltime, face down on the turf in midfield. It would have been Italy's first trip to the Women's Euros title match since 1997. No Italian team had won a knockout game at the tournament in 28 years until Girelli's 90th-minute winning goal against Norway last Wednesday in the same stadium. In a heartbreaking end to the semis for Italy, England teenager Michelle Agyemang first took victory away with a game-tying goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time at the end of the regulation. Then, just as a penalty shootout loomed, England clinched the victory with Chloe Kelly's goal in the 119th to send the defending champion to Sunday's final. Adding to Italy's sense of unfairness, Kelly scored by swooping on a rebound after Guiliani had saved her penalty kick. Minute details 'We were one minute away from the final,' Italy coach Andrea Soncin said at a post-game news conference. 'The players have deserved a different end, but unfortunately it happens sometimes you don't get what you deserve,' he said in translated comments. The Italian team was ecstatic in the 33rd when Barbara Bonansea lashed a volleyed shot rising into the England net. For the fifth straight game Italy scored first, adding England to that list of opponents that includes World Cup champion Spain. Bonansea ran toward the Italy bench with her tongue sticking out, with a broad smile, to be embraced by her teammates. The team's emotions were evident and powerful even before kickoff. The national anthem had been sung with gusto, concluding with a yelled crescendo that had some players bent over with the effort. Protecting their lead from England attacks in the second half, center backs Elena Linari and Cecilia Salvai were defiant and Di Guglielmo had made a key header by the goalpost to clear imminent danger. Di Guglielmo's emotional post-game walk to salute Italy supporters was made wearing the jersey of their nemesis — Kelly's No. 18 — they had exchanged after the game. World Cup next Soncin acknowledged women's soccer in Italy was playing catch-up to nations which had more established programs, like England. 'It's another step we have to make to better manage these situations.' In two years there will be a World Cup in Brazil where Italy, if it qualifies, will have a reputation and new-found respect to defend. With Girelli also? 'We achieved something great, something stratospheric, but we'll see,' the storied veteran said of her chances of playing on until then. 'These emotions are too beautiful to not want to relive them.' ___ Associated Press writer Felipe Rocha contributed to this report ___ AP soccer:
Irish Independent
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Italian women manage to complete a first at the Euros for the first time since 2017
Lucia Di Guglielmo's quick pass from the right found Caruso unguarded just outside the box and the Bayern Munich midfielder calmly curled a right-footed shot away from keeper Lisa Lichtfus to find the net by the near post. "It was what we wanted, the first match is always complicated," coach Andrea Soncin told RAI after Italy made their first winning start in the tournament since 2009. "We can definitely improve and we must if we want to continue to grow, but I am happy with the attitude we showed." Player of the match Caruso probed the Belgian defence with multiple attempts in the first 20 minutes, after the match began with a minute's silence following the death of Portuguese national men's team striker Diogo Jota in a car accident. Belgium had more of the ball in the first half and made 10 attempts, two more than Italy, but failed to take the lead when Mariam Toloba shot wide in the 26th minute and Tessa Wullaert missed the target from close range four minutes before Caruso's goal. Lichtfus's quick reflexes saved Cristiana Girelli's close range back-flick in the 64th minute to keep Belgium in the game, but the 2022 quarter-finalists were unable to find an equaliser as Italy comfortably held on to ensure victory. Italy will continue their campaign against Portugal on Monday, while Belgium play world champions Spain. "Feet on the ground," Soncin cautioned.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Watch Euro 2025: Belgium and Italy still goalless in Group B opener
Update: Date: 17:37 BST Title: 'Belgium are being patient' Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Izzy ChristiansenFormer England midfielder on BBC Two It's so clever how Belgium are being patient, compact and luring Italy into a false self of comfort on the ball. Update: Date: 35 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Jarne Tuelings is back to her feet, the players have taken on some fluids to deal with the heat and play continues. Update: Date: 34 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Time for a pause. Belgium's Jarne Teulings is down and in need of treatment. Update: Date: 33 mins Title: YELLOW CARD Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Another booking... and it goes Italy's way once again. Lucia Di Guglielmo drags Laura Deloose to the ground. Deserved. Update: Date: 33 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Italy send a good ball into the Belgium box but there's one issue. It ends up going near Justine Vanhaevermaet, so, unsurprisingly, the tall Belgian heads it clear. The one player you want to keep your deliveries away from. Update: Date: 17:34 BST Title: 'Better from Italy' Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Izzy ChristiansenFormer England midfielder on BBC Two Much better from Italy. Emma Severini with a late midfield run, a lovely ball, really nice flight on it. Severini just couldn't get over the top of the ball. Update: Date: 31 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Ooooh. Emma Severini is in the middle of the Belgium box and looks to direct a header towards the Belgium box, but she can't properly connect with Martina Lenzini's cross and it goes over. Update: Date: 17:32 BST Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Izzy ChristiansenFormer England midfielder on BBC Two Starting to click for Belgium. Hannah Eurlings and Jill Janssens are looking to combine. Update: Date: 30 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Another corner which results in absolutely nothing. It looks like Belgium might play it short, Tessa Wullaert sends it into the box instead, but Italy deal with it. Update: Date: 29 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Hannah Eurlings and Tessa Wullaert play a one-two down the right and the ball is cut back, but it's blocked by an Italian player and goes behind. Time for another corner. Update: Date: 28 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy There have been a lot of nice moves so far but a lack of final product from either side. Tessa Wullaert sends a good pass towards Mariam Toloba but she can't make the most of it before being closed down. Update: Date: 17:29 BST Title: 'Risk versus reward' Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Izzy ChristiansenFormer England midfielder on BBC Two Good from Mariam Toloba. Really expansive Belgium - it's risk versus reward. Italy are not filling the gaps quick enough in midfield and Toloba sees that as an opportunity. Update: Date: 26 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Close... Hannah Eurlings wriggles free of her marker down the left and slides the ball across to Mariam Toloba about 30 yards from goal. She twists and turns before sending a low effort towards goal but it's tame and goes wide. Update: Date: 17:26 BST Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Izzy ChristiansenFormer England midfielder on BBC Two Emma Severini fell into Amber Tysiak's knee. There's nothing in that - Severini loses her balance. Update: Date: 24 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy A great bit of work from Emma Severini is stopped by a good tackle from Amber Tysiak. For a moment it looks like Tysiak may have pushed Severini, but the replay shows the referee made the right decision letting play continue. Update: Date: 22 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Argh. Belgium counter-attack, Tessa Wullaert sends a great ball towards the far post but Hannah Eurlings can't control it and her heavy touch takes it behind. Update: Date: 22 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Good idea. Arianna Caruso attempts a curling effort from the edge of the area but it's straight at Lisa Lichtfus. Update: Date: 22 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Both sides are using their right side to for most of their attacks so far, with Belgium coming down their right more than 50% of the time and Italy 65%. Update: Date: 21 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Good defending. Sofia Cantore had the ball in the Belgium third and looks to run past the two defenders at the back, but Sari Kees stands her ground and prods the ball away. Update: Date: 20 mins Title: Post Content: Belgium 0-0 Italy Argh. Italy have a good chance to break but they mess it up. They look to send a long ball towards Sofia Cantore but it's overhit and goes out for a throw-in. Neither side have properly settled yet.
