Italy's inspirational risk-taker propelling her squad towards historical victory against England in the upcoming match
Italy's Cristiana Girelli Shines in Euro 2025, Falls Short Against England in Semi-Finals
In the ongoing UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament, Italy's Cristiana Girelli has been a standout player, scoring three of her team's five goals. The 35-year-old forward's impressive performance has earned her multiple Player of the Match awards.
Girelli, the captain of the Italian team, opened her account in the group stage with a long-range goal against Portugal. She then scored both goals in Italy's quarter-final victory against Norway, making history as the oldest player to score a brace in a Euro or World Cup match at 35 years and 84 days.
However, in the semi-final match against England, Italy lost 2-1. Girelli received a 7.4 rating from Sofascore for her performance, indicating a good but not standout game. The detailed statistics for her individual performance against England are not highlighted, but the rating suggests a solid contribution.
Girelli's teammate and manager, Andrea Soncin, praised her performance, saying, "It's something fantastic. I think this is the biggest gift we can give to all those who watch us, to all those little girls, those young women who live football with passion."
Italy's run in the tournament is significant as they haven't reached this stage of a major tournament in over 25 years. England, the defending champions, will face Italy in the semi-finals. Despite the loss, Girelli's influence and leadership have been crucial for Italy's progress in the tournament, earning her the nicknames "Mum" or "Cheffe" for her experience and guidance.
Spain's Esther Gonzalez leads the Golden Boot race with four goals in Euro 2025, while Girelli is tied for second-most goals with Spain's Alexia Putellas and Sweden's Stina Blackstenius. Girelli made her debut for Italy in 2013 and has won over 120 caps since.
Despite the semi-final loss, Italy's journey in Euro 2025 has been inspiring, and Girelli's performance has been a highlight. The team will look to regroup and prepare for their next match.
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