Italy's national women's soccer team reached the European Championship semifinal for the first time since 1997, led by coach Andrea Soncin, after defeating Norway 2-1. Cristiana Girelli's header secured the victory in the 90th minute, following a strong performance that also included her previous goal. Soncin credited past players for their role in developing the women's game in Italy, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the team's accomplishments while looking ahead to the semifinals. This win marked Italy's first knockout stage victory since the 2019 World Cup.
"It's something that makes me and us totally proud. But history is written by what has been done before, so we must give credit to those who were there in previous years, who, even without these possibilities, have given a boost to the movement. We are reaping the fruits."
"The girls deserve a lot of credit because they have done something exceptional; it is beautiful to discover now that we have entered history, now let's enjoy it fully and in a few minutes we will start thinking about the semifinals."
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