Manchester, 18 July 2022 – Italy it is eliminated by Female Europeans. The blue came out defeated from the challenge with Belgium for 1-0, a result that also nullifies the simultaneous victory of France against Iceland. In case of victory, in fact, the girls of Milena Bertolini they would have qualified for the quarter-finals. The goal of De Caigny it costs dearly to the Italians, who despite the final assault have not been able to overturn the result.
First half
Milena Bertolini lines up his girls with 4-4-1-1, with Bonansea and Girelli forward. Serneels prefers 4-3-3 with Dhont, Eurlings and Wullaert in the offensive trident. Italy starts well, with an opportunity created by Baby walkers which engages the Belgian goalkeeper in the 3 ‘. After a good start, the blues drop and Belgium begins to become dangerous. At 7 ‘ Eurlings touches the crossbar, while the pressure begins to crush behind the Italians. At 17 ‘he tries Giugliano from the outside without great results, as well as De Caigny on the other side at minute 25. In the end, Milena Bertolini’s girls recover some energy and push effectively: Giugliano he tries again in the 39th minute and Bonansea with his right touches the far post two minutes later. The first half ends in balance, on the result of 0-0.
Second half
The second half opens with the goal of Belgium. After a free kick, De Caigny recovers the loose ball and reiterates it on the net for 0-1. L’Italia reacts immediately and vehemently, hitting a crossbar with Baby walkers at 50 ‘. The Belgians close in defense and try to stem the advance of the blue, who are now attacking at full blast. At 56 ‘ Bonansea does not worry Evrardwhich it manages to do Hyacinths at 78 ‘, but not finding the mirror on the goal.
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