Drama at the European Championships: Italy and Portugal draw 1-1!

Drama at the European Championships: Italy and Portugal draw 1-1!

On July 7, 2025, the Italian women's national team met the selection from Portugal as part of the European Football Championship in Switzerland. The duel ended in a 1-1 draw, representing a difficult but not hopeless result for Italy in the fight for a quarter-final ticket.

The match initially went in Italy's favor. Laura Giuliani took the lead in the 70th minute by sending the ball into the top corner from 17 meters away. For the moment, Italy was on course to secure early entry into the next round. Cecilia Salvai had already hit the crossbar in the first half, while Portuguese goalkeeper Patricia Morais prevented another goal just before the half-time whistle.

Exciting final phase

The final phase of the game was dramatic. In the 89th minute, Diana Gomes equalized for Portugal and secured the point for her team. A goal from Diana Silva was previously disallowed for offside after a VAR review in the 81st minute, which further increased the tension.

Portugal suffered a significant setback in stoppage time: Ana Borges received a yellow-red card in the 96th minute, which further complicated the situation for coach Francisco Neto's team. However, the point win gives Portugal still hope of reaching the quarter-finals, even if they have to win against Spain in the last group game and at the same time hope that Italy loses against Belgium. The Spaniards would have to make up for a goal difference that was six goals worse.

Group situation and outlook

With this draw, Italy now sit in Group B with four points, while Portugal remain in last place with one point. Spain has already safely qualified for the quarter-finals.

The decision for the second ticket for the knockout round will be made on the last matchday, when Italy meets Spain and Portugal plays against the Belgians, who have already been eliminated. The starting situation remains exciting and both Italy and Portugal need a positive result in the last game.

In the Euro 2025 top scorers list, Alexia Putellas (Spain) is at the top with three goals, followed by Esther González (Spain), also with three goals, and Clàudia Pina (Spain) with one goal. Italy can rely on the performances of players like Arianna Caruso, who also scored a goal.

The next round is eagerly awaited as both Italy and Portugal are not yet out of the running for the quarter-final ticket. While the Italians build on their previous performances, Portugal must do everything they can to keep their chance.

Krone.at reports on the conditions of the game and analyzes how Portugal has to assert itself in the last game. Loud ZDF The outcome of the group will depend crucially on the last match day, while Wikipedia compiles the statistics and the goal scorers of the European Championship and offers interesting insights into the course of the tournament.