"Cristiana Girelli has played an instrumental role in Italy's national team, leading them to a European Championship semi-final with her decisive goal in the quarter-final against Norway. Her career spans two decades, accumulating 122 caps and 61 goals, marking her as one of Italy's finest footballers."
"Giuseppe Iachini, Italy’s coach, faced a challenging situation with the team's physical fatigue evident against Norway. Girelli's experience and talent provided the needed spark to secure the victory with her crucial goal."
Italy narrowly avoided extra time against Norway in a tense quarter-final, showing signs of fatigue. Cristiana Girelli, Italy's captain and prolific goal scorer, demonstrated her skill with a precise header from a cross by Sofia Cantore. This goal secured Italy's spot in the European Championship semi-final for the first time since 1997. Girelli's remarkable career includes 122 caps and 61 goals, alongside a strong performance in Serie A Femminile with Juventus, where she finished as the league's top scorer.
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