Italy hero Cristiana Girelli said that it's "very special" to be among the four best teams in Europe after leading her side into the women's Euro 2025 semi-finals. "To be among the four best teams in Europe feels very special.

Hegerberg leveled the score in the 66th with her first scoring chance just six minutes after missing a penalty kick for the second time at Euro 2025. Hegerberg ran clear to a long pass and poked a shot past onrushing goalkeeper Laura Giuliani. The slow-rolling ball just beat the Italian defenders in a race to the goal line.