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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - JULY 16: Cristiana Girelli of Italy celebrates victory afteru the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Quarter-Final match between Norway and Italy at Stade de Geneve on July 16, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images)

Girelli grabs late winner to send Italy into semis

Cristiana Girelli scored a 90th-minute winner, her second goal of a superb double, as Italy beat Norway 2-1 to book their spot in the semi-finals at the UEFA Women's European Championship for the first time since 1997.

Soccer • 16 Jul

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - JULY 16: Cristiana Girelli of Italy celebrates her goal during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Quarter-Final match between Norway and Italy at Stade de Geneve on July 16, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Ima

Euro 2025 quarter-final recap: Norway 1-2 Italy

A Cristina Girelli brace - her second coming in the final minute - completes a 2-1 win over Norway to send Italy into the last four of Euro 2025. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 16 Jul

Norway's forward Signe Gaupset (R) after scoring her second goal against Iceland - Euro 2025

Gaupset stars as Norway defeat Iceland

Norway winger Signe Gaupset made the most of her first start at Euro 2025, scoring twice and creating two more goals as her side beat Iceland 4-3 to make it three wins from three for the Norwegians, who had already secured top spot in Group A.

Soccer • 10 Jul

SION, SWITZERLAND - JULY 6: Caroline Graham Hansen of Norway celebrates after scoring her team's second goal with teammates Lisa Naalsund of Norway and Thea Bjelde of Norway during the UEFA Womens EURO 2025 Group A match between Norway and Finland at Stad

Hansen strikes late for Norway against Finland

A late solo strike by Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen secured a 2-1 victory against Finland in Euro 2025 as the twice champions took a big step towards qualifying for the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 06 Jul

Norway's forward #14 Ada Hegerberg reacts after scoring a goal as Switzerland's goalkeeper #12 Livia Peng looks on during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group A football match between Switzerland and Norway at the St Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel on July 2, 202

Euro 2025: Norway turn tables on Swiss in Basel

Switzerland took the lead against Norway but fell to a 2-1 defeat on home soil after scoring an own goal on the opening day of the Women's Euro 2025 championship on Wednesday, with Norwegian captain Ada Hegerberg netting the equaliser and missing a penalty.

Soccer • 02 Jul

Guro Bergsvand of Norway, centre, celebrates with team-mates after scoring her side's fourth goal

Northern Ireland hopes all but over after heavy defeat

Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching Euro 2025 were all but dashed after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Norway in the first leg of their play-off in Larne.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

Jim Crawford reacts after his side's draw

Crawford: Tears for Ireland U21s after late controversy

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford admitted there were "tears in the dressing room" after his side suffered a blow to their UEFA European Championship qualifying hopes after conceding a controversial late equaliser to Norway at Turners Cross.

Soccer • 12 Oct 24

Friday night soccer: Ireland U21s 1-1 Norway, LOI recap

The Republic of Ireland draw 1-1 with Norway at Turners Cross following a controversial late equaliser from the visitors, while it's another pivotal Friday night in the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

The Arsenal captain suffered the injury while in action for his country

Arsenal captain Odegaard set for scan on injured ankle

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set for a scan on his ankle injury when he returns to London after limping out of Norway's Nations League win over Austria.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

Crawford will have to make do without one of his key players in Drammen on Friday

Crawford delighted for Moran but keeps focus on Norway

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford admits not having Andrew Moran available for Friday's crucial European Championship qualifier against Norway is a "loss" for his squad but is delighted that the attacking midfielder is making the step up to Stephen Kenny's senior team.

Soccer • 16 Nov 23

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 side before last month's qualifier with Latvia

All you need to know: Norway U21 v Ireland U21

Republic of Ireland Under-21s are in Norway for a vital Euro 2025 qualifier, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. We look ahead to the game here.

Soccer • 17 Nov 23

Hinata Miyazawa delivered a cool finish as the Japanese march on

Miyazawa strikes again as Japan easily see off Norway

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the fourth time.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 10 Aug 23

Women's World Cup recap: Japan 3-1 Norway

Read how it all unfolded as Japan ran out impressive winners.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 05 Aug 23

Japan scored 11 goals and did not concede during the group stages

Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 17

The group stages are in the rearview mirror and Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad have already been welcomed home but now it's time for the unforgiving gauntlet of the Women's World Cup knockout rounds and it all kicks off on Saturday with Switzerland v Spain and Japan v Norway.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 04 Aug 23

Sophie Roman Haug (R) was the hero for Norway

Roman Haug hits treble as Norway pull off great escape

Sophie Roman Haug scored a hat-trick as Norway put a turbulent two weeks behind them and squeaked into the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup on goal difference with a 6-0 thrashing of the Philippines at Eden Park.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 30 Jul 23

Ada Hegerberg had to sit out Norway's draw with Switzerland

Hegerberg to miss Norway's crucial Philippines showdown

Norway's Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg will not face the Philippines after failing to recover in time from a groin injury that saw her withdraw from the previous group game before kick-off.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 29 Jul 23

Mathilde Harviken of Norway is consoled by the injured Ada Hegerberg

Norway fail to break down Swiss after Hegerberg injury

Switzerland had goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann to thank for securing a valuable 0-0 draw against Norway, who recovered from a shaky start after Ada Hegerberg's withdrawal but could not find a breakthrough in the Women's World Cup Group A match.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 25 Jul 23

Wilkinson the hero as New Zealand stun Norway

Hannah Wilkinson scored a second-half winner to send underdogs New Zealand to a 1-0 win over Norway at Eden Park, kicking off their Women's World Cup campaign at home with an extraordinary upset over the former champions.

Soccer • 20 Jul 23

Scotland celebrate Kenny McLean's late winner

McLean nets late winner as Scotland stun Norway

Kenny McLean scored a dramatic 89th-minute winner as Scotland came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

Soccer • 17 Jun 23

Stephen Kenny felt that his side improved dramatically in the second half against Norway

Kenny points to positives of Norway game on road to '24

Stephen Kenny stressed the importance of hitting the ground running when the Euro 2024 campaign kicks off, however, if his side start with a performance akin to the 2-1 defeat to Norway, qualification for Germany may prove an uphill task.

Soccer • 18 Nov 22

"That was a terrible goal for us to concede and we're not happy about that."

Kenny bemoans Irish set-piece defending

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was left to rue his side's set-piece defending as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Norway at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

International friendly: Ireland 1-2 Norway recap

The Republic of Ireland's final home game of 2022 ended in disappointment as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Norway. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Callum O'Dowda was the the best amid a weak bunch

Player ratings: O'Dowda and Browne emerge with credit

Callum O'Dowda and Alan Browne were the best Irish players on show in a lethargic performance against Norway at the Aviva Stadium

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Michael Obafemi has been named up front by Stephen Kenny

Obafemi leads line as O'Dowda starts against Norway

Michael Obafemi has been tasked to lead the line for Ireland as they welcome Norway to the Aviva Stadium this evening, kick-off 7:45pm.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Ohi Omoijuanfo celebrates his winning goal at Lansdowne Road

Norway inflict disappointing defeat on Kenny's Ireland

Ireland's final home game of the year ended in a disappointing defeat as Norway beat Stephen Kenny's side 2-1 in tonight's international friendly fixture at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22