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The Star
4 days ago
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- The Star
Soccer-Italy banish old ghosts to make Women's Euro quarter-finals
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Group B - Italy v Spain - Stadion Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland - July 11, 2025 Italy's Elisabetta Oliviero celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Matthew Childs TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (Reuters) -Italy may have suffered a 3-1 defeat in their final Women's Euros Group B game against Spain on Friday, but the result still allowed them to progress to the knockout stage of the competition, prompting tears of joy from coach Andrea Soncin. A 1-0 win over Belgium seemed to get the tournament off to a perfect start for the Azzurre but a 1-1 draw with Portugal in their second game, with Spain still to play, made for a few nervous days in the Italian camp. In the end, Portugal were beaten 2-1 by Belgium, allowing the Italians to finish second on four points and set up a meeting with Group A winners Norway in Geneva next Wednesday. "It is an indescribable emotion, sorry, because I don't even know what words to use. It's something magical, this is the passion we all put into it,"a tearful Soncin told Italian broadcaster RAI. "We wanted to write the story, we are doing it, our dream continues because we want to stay here in Switzerland for a long time." Soncin's side took the lead in the 10th minute but they were then dominated by Spain for the remainder of the contest, unable to build any threatening attacks with the precious little possession they managed. "There is so much joy, so much emotion. The credit goes entirely to the girls, because after the draw with Portugal it wasn't easy to pick ourselves back up," Soncin explained. "Many ghosts from the past had emerged but, as they have done for the past two years with me, they immediately pushed them aside." Italy goal-scorer Elisabetta Oliviero summed up her side's qualification for the last eight in poetic terms. "We believed despite the defeat. I think it is the most beautiful defeat of my life," she said. (Reporting by Philip O'Connor, additional reporting by Trevor Stynes; editing by Clare Fallon)
Straits Times
4 days ago
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- Straits Times
Italy banish old ghosts to make Women's Euro quarter-finals
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Italy may have suffered a 3-1 defeat in their final Women's Euros Group B game against Spain on Friday, but the result still allowed them to progress to the knockout stage of the competition, prompting tears of joy from coach Andrea Soncin. A 1-0 win over Belgium seemed to get the tournament off to a perfect start for the Azzurre but a 1-1 draw with Portugal in their second game, with Spain still to play, made for a few nervous days in the Italian camp. In the end, Portugal were beaten 2-1 by Belgium, allowing the Italians to finish second on four points and set up a meeting with Group A winners Norway in Geneva next Wednesday. "It is an indescribable emotion, sorry, because I don't even know what words to use. It's something magical, this is the passion we all put into it," a tearful Soncin told Italian broadcaster RAI. "We wanted to write the story, we are doing it, our dream continues because we want to stay here in Switzerland for a long time." Soncin's side took the lead in the 10th minute but they were then dominated by Spain for the remainder of the contest, unable to build any threatening attacks with the precious little possession they managed. "There is so much joy, so much emotion. The credit goes entirely to the girls, because after the draw with Portugal it wasn't easy to pick ourselves back up," Soncin explained. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore ST will have Govt's 'full confidence and support' in its mission: PM Wong Singapore ST will aim to become an indispensable partner to S'pore's communities: Editor Jaime Ho Singapore Wishes for ST beyond 180: Odes to its enduring role in the Singapore story Singapore Heartbeats & Headlines: ST's 180-year legacy comes to life in immersive exhibition Singapore Trusted news, smarter experience with new Straits Times website and app Singapore Community space Stranger Conversations blossoms as 'library of human stories' and life experiences Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Singapore Judge declines to void alleged sham marriage in S'pore, says it is for Parliament to decide "Many ghosts from the past had emerged but, as they have done for the past two years with me, they immediately pushed them aside." Italy goal-scorer Elisabetta Oliviero summed up her side's qualification for the last eight in poetic terms. "We believed despite the defeat. I think it is the most beautiful defeat of my life," she said. REUTERS
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Italy can hurt rampant Spain, says coach Soncin
Andrea Soncin (C) has been in charge of Italy's women's team since 2023 (Fabrice COFFRINI) Andrea Soncin insisted Thursday that his Italy team can hurt Spain ahead of their showdown with the world champions, who have so far laid waste to everything in front of them in Switzerland. Italy sit second in Group B, two points behind Spain and three above third-paced Portugal, meaning anything but defeat in Bern will guarantee them a spot in the quarter-finals. Advertisement Soncin is convinced his team can do Spain damage after an impressive draw with La Roja in October and a positive Nations League campaign. "It was a different situation (the 1-1 draw last year) but we know them well," said Soncin. "We're a well-organised team when we have to face a team like Spain, a team that keeps the ball a lot... we need to be very precise when we have the ball at our feet "We have skills, personality and quality in our team and there are plenty of positions from which we can hurt Spain's defence. "We've played them a few times since I took charge... so we know each other well and we respect them hugely but we're convinced that we can achieve our goal which is to reach the next round." Advertisement Italy have the luxury of being able to qualify even if they lose, as the Azzurre have a goal difference which is six better than Portugal who face eliminated Belgium. Soncin's team have the second best defensive record in the tournament with one goal conceded and are also second behind Spain for shots on target despite only scoring twice. But Spain have rattled in 11 goals in two matches and so far have looked a level above every other team in the tournament, meaning a significant swing in Italy and Portugal's goal difference is far from impossible. "Let's hope we can maintain it (the defensive record) tomorrow," said forward Arianna Caruso. Advertisement "We need to be more accurate in front of goal because we get plenty of players forward often enough, so if we defend well we manage to score goals I don't see why we can't progress." td/bsp
France 24
5 days ago
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- France 24
Italy can hurt rampant Spain, says coach Soncin
Italy sit second in Group B, two points behind Spain and three above third-paced Portugal, meaning anything but defeat in Bern will guarantee them a spot in the quarter-finals. Soncin is convinced his team can do Spain damage after an impressive draw with La Roja in October and a positive Nations League campaign. "It was a different situation (the 1-1 draw last year) but we know them well," said Soncin. "We're a well-organised team when we have to face a team like Spain, a team that keeps the ball a lot... we need to be very precise when we have the ball at our feet "We have skills, personality and quality in our team and there are plenty of positions from which we can hurt Spain's defence. "We've played them a few times since I took charge... so we know each other well and we respect them hugely but we're convinced that we can achieve our goal which is to reach the next round." Italy have the luxury of being able to qualify even if they lose, as the Azzurre have a goal difference which is six better than Portugal who face eliminated Belgium. Soncin's team have the second best defensive record in the tournament with one goal conceded and are also second behind Spain for shots on target despite only scoring twice. But Spain have rattled in 11 goals in two matches and so far have looked a level above every other team in the tournament, meaning a significant swing in Italy and Portugal's goal difference is far from impossible. "Let's hope we can maintain it (the defensive record) tomorrow," said forward Arianna Caruso. "We need to be more accurate in front of goal because we get plenty of players forward often enough, so if we defend well we manage to score goals I don't see why we can't progress."
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Euro 2025: Caruso ruthless as Italy edge debut with narrow win
The 2025 Women's Euro for the Italian team has started in the best possible way. The Azzurre have narrowly defeated Belgium and take home the first points of the group that also includes Spain and Portugal. Advertisement Caruso's goal at the end of the first half was enough to provisionally place them at the top of Group B. This first important step for Soncin's girls and their chances of qualifying, despite not being favorites, is pending the result of the match between Spain and Portugal. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 FABRICE COFFRINI - AFP or licensors
