Led by captain Ada Hegerberg, Norway's squad exuded togetherness at Euro 2025, which had been lacking at recent tournaments, but they never managed to find a consistent rhythm on the pitch as they lost 2-1 to Italy to exit the competition on Wednesday.

On a night of goals and drama for two veteran star strikers, Cristiani Girelli got the better of Ada Hegerberg to send Italy into the semifinals of the 2025 Women's Euro on Wednesday. Girelli's 90th-minute header,

They were star prospects aged 18 when Norway last played in the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship.

The women's game has come a long way since the last time Norway played a knockout game at the Euros, agonisingly losing the 2013 final 1-0 to Germany with a callow, 18-year-old Ada Hegerberg, now team captain,

Ada Hegerberg scored in the 66th minute to bring Norway level at 1-1 against Italy. 1 DAY AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:40

Norway's football team, led by Ada Hegerberg, showcased unity at Euro 2025 but struggled to maintain consistency, leading to a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Italy. Despite early successes, defensive and midfield issues proved costly.

Captain Cristiana Girelli headed a 90th-minute winner to complete a brace as Italy beat Norway 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday. Girelli struck in off the crossbar as the game seemed to head into extra time after Norway captain Ada Hegerberg had in the 66th minute cancelled out Girelli's first goal in the 50th.

Ada Hegerberg celebrates scoring her 50th international goal for Norway in Euro 2025 opener against Switzerland Norway face Italy on Wednesday night in the Euro 2025 quarter final and Ada Hegerberg is confident of her team’s ability building up to the crucial head to head.

The forward has returned after taking a five-year break from the national team demanding a better deal for women players