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Morocco World
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Norway vs Italy in Euro 2025 – Preview & Score Prediction
Norway begin the Euro 2025 quarter-finals tonight against Italy, aiming to end a 25-year wait for major tournament glory. Manager Gemma Grainger's side qualified with a flawless group-stage campaign, beating Switzerland, Finland and Iceland to become the first team into the last eight. But despite their perfect record, defensive frailties have raised eyebrows. Norway were forced to come from behind against hosts Switzerland and conceded three goals in a 4-3 win over Iceland. The win, however, has sparked a selection dilemma. Midfielder Signe Gaupset, 20, impressed off the bench and could start tonight. NRK reports that the Brann youngster will feature in the starting XI. Grainger remained coy but noted: 'With Signe, the Iceland performance, that wasn't a surprise to any of us. We see Signe train every day, and that's how she is.' Norway's attacking depth is among the best in the tournament. Ada Hegerberg, who was rested last match, returns alongside Caroline Graham Hansen, Frida Maanum and Guro Reiten. Yet questions linger over cohesion and consistency. Two years ago, Norway exited the World Cup in the last 16 after a fractious campaign. Hansen said at the time she felt 'bypassed.' 'It's an incredibly big moment for us,' Hegerberg said ahead of the match. 'We want to grab the opportunity to be in the top four in Europe. That would be incredible.' Italy finished second in Group B behind Spain and have been compact and efficient, if blunt in front of the goal. Their only defeat came against the reigning world champions. The Azzurre last made the semi-finals of a major tournament in 1997 and are looking to end that drought. 'They're a good team and they've developed their women's game a lot,' said Hegerberg. 'It'll be very cool to play such an important football nation.' Grainger praised Italy's defensive discipline and structure. 'They're very well-organised, as you would expect from an Italian team, and have a strong back five,' she said. 'From an attacking perspective, they get numbers in the box and are very forward-thinking.' Italy head coach Andrea Soncin remained upbeat. 'There are no favourites. It will be a very balanced match,' he said. 'We need focus and concentration, but the girls must feel free to express their qualities. That gives us confidence.' Norway's last semi-final appearance came in 2013. Italy haven't reached that stage since 1997. The last two meetings between the sides ended in draws, suggesting tonight's clash in Geneva could be a close-run affair. Score Prediction: Norway's attacking quality may prove decisive, though Italy's organisation is likely to keep it close. A narrow win could send the Scandinavians into the semi-finals for the first time in over a decade. Let's call it Norway 2–1 Italy
The Star
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Norway's Grainger facing Gaupset selection dilemma ahead of Italy clash
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Group A - Norway v Iceland - Stockhorn Arena, Thun, Switzerland - July 10, 2025 Norway's Signe Gaupset scores their first goal REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File Photo (Reuters) -Norway forward Signe Gaupset's two goals and two assists in their final group game against Iceland have given coach Gemma Grainger a lot to ponder ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy at the Women's Euros in Geneva on Wednesday. With the group already won, the 20-year-old replaced Guro Reiten on the left side of the attack and seized the opportunity, scoring twice and teeing up Frida Maanum for two more goals leading to calls from fans for Gaupsetto start. "With Signe, the Iceland performance, that wasn't so much of a surprise to any of us. We see Signe training every day and that's how she is," Grainger told reporters, remaining tight-lipped about her plans. "With the rest of the team, the competitiveness has been really high and for me as a manager that's exactly the position that I want to be in, and it's a position that I want the team to be in also." The Norwegians have appeared to be in high spirits at their training base on the shore of Lake Neuchatel, with the players laughing and joking and signing autographs for fans. However, captain Ada Hegerberg, who recently spoke to Reuters about her will to inspire at the tournament, said that the chance of a spot in the last four is a huge opportunity for her side. "It's an incredibly big moment for us. We have had a very good energy, the whole team. Everyone has contributed," Hegerberg, who played in Norway's 2013 final defeat by Germany, told reporters. "We want to have a good match tomorrow, we want to grab the opportunity to be in the top four in Europe, that would be incredible," she added. (Reporting by Philip O'ConnorEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Norway's Grainger facing Gaupset selection dilemma ahead of Italy clash
Norway forward Signe Gaupset's two goals and two assists in their final group game against Iceland have given coach Gemma Grainger a lot to ponder ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy at the Women's Euros in Geneva on Wednesday. With the group already won, the 20-year-old replaced Guro Reiten on the left side of the attack and seized the opportunity, scoring twice and teeing up Frida Maanum for two more goals leading to calls from fans for Gaupset to start. "With Signe, the Iceland performance, that wasn't so much of a surprise to any of us. We see Signe training every day and that's how she is," Grainger told reporters, remaining tight-lipped about her plans. "With the rest of the team, the competitiveness has been really high and for me as a manager that's exactly the position that I want to be in, and it's a position that I want the team to be in also." The Norwegians have appeared to be in high spirits at their training base on the shore of Lake Neuchatel, with the players laughing and joking and signing autographs for fans. However, captain Ada Hegerberg, who recently spoke to Reuters about her will to inspire at the tournament, said that the chance of a spot in the last four is a huge opportunity for her side. "It's an incredibly big moment for us. We have had a very good energy, the whole team. Everyone has contributed," Hegerberg, who played in Norway's 2013 final defeat by Germany, told reporters. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Las Vegas Sands' new development part of S'pore's broader, more ambitious transformation: PM Wong Singapore Economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new Marina Bay development: Las Vegas Sands president Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore Singapore CDL's long-time director Phillip Yeo to depart after boardroom feud Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Life The Violinist, Singapore's first animated historical film, set for August 2026 release Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years "We want to have a good match tomorrow, we want to grab the opportunity to be in the top four in Europe, that would be incredible," she added. REUTERS
