81 ‘- Verv. Cristiana Girelli door Daniela Sabatino
80 ‘- Verv. Valentina Bergamaschi door Valentina Cernoia
68 ‘- Verv. Flaminia Simonetti door Valentina Giacinti
66′ – Cont. Hannah Eurlings by Féli Delacauw
66′ – Cont. Jody Vangheluwe by Laura Deloose
65′ – Gel – Lisa Boattin
59′ – Cont. Elena Dhont by Marie Minnaert
58 ‘- Verv. Martina Rosucci by Arianna Caruso
49′ – Goal – Tine De Caigny (0 – 1)
European Championship WomenMatchday 318-07-2022 21:01
For the first time in history, Belgian women’s football teams have qualified for the quarter-finals of the European Football Championship. The Red Flames defeated Italy in their last group match, while competitor Iceland was unable to stunt against France.
The Flames’ victory in a nutshell:
key moment: After 50 minutes, a free kick remains in the Italian box. Tine De Caigny reacts briskly and shoots the 0-1 against the ropes without a doubt.
Player of the match: The defense duo Biesmans-Kees did not succumb to the Italian pressure in the second half. The 21-year-old Sari Kees is especially impressive at this European Championship.
Remarkable: Iceland equalized in the end in the other group match of group D. A draw was therefore not enough to push through for the Belgians.
De Caigny breaks the ban
Many scenarios were possible in the Red Flames’ last group match against Italy. Winning was the easiest and so did our Belgian women.
In a more than decent first half, the Flames were at least the equal of Italy. However, they did not get much further than a few half chances via Elena Dhont and Hannah Eurlings.
Nicky Evrard was on the other side of the field, just like in the two previous games. She returned a shot from Bonansea. Everything was decided in a blood-curdling second half.
Soon after the break it was Tine De Caigny who broke the spell. The great Hoffenheim attacker reacted quickly after the Italians failed to get away with a free kick. Dry in the lower corner and euphoria in the Belgian camp.
Watch Tine De Caigny’s crucial goal:
Sweden awaits in quarterfinals
Italy was not upset and immediately took control of the game. Girelli first painted the ball on the crossbar and then headed a header wide. The hot positions in front of Evrard’s goal piled up, but the Belgians withstood.
Giacinti came close, but the ball deflected just enough. The central defense duo Kees-Biesmans showed themselves strong and kept a clean sheet.
In injury time, Tessa Wullaert – who played a great match – almost caused a peak. Her bang stranded on the pole.
The final whistle freed the Belgian team. Serneels and his troops complete a milestone and advance to the next round. In it they meet the strong Sweden, the number two in the world.
second half, minute 98 match over
second half, minute 98. It’s done! History! The match is over and the Flames advance to the quarterfinals. What an achievement by our Belgian team. Serneels jumps a hole in the air. .
It has happened!
History! The match is over and the Flames advance to the quarterfinals. What an achievement by our Belgian team. Serneels jumps a hole in the air.
Giacinti kicks wide from an offside position. Giacinti tries again, but is offside. It is waiting for the redeeming whistle. . second half, minute 97.
Giacinti kicks wide from offside position
Giacinti tries again, but is offside. It is waiting for the redeeming whistle.
second half, minute 96. Evrard puts himself on the ball. Was this the last feat of arms of the Italians? Time is ticking away. .
Evrard lays himself on the ball. Was this the last feat of arms of the Italians? Time is ticking away.
second half, minute 95. Minnaert now gets the ball away. She bowls him blindly towards the Italian goalkeeper. Two more minutes… .
Minnaert now gets the ball away. She bowls him blindly towards the Italian goalkeeper. Two more minutes…
second half, minute 94. The Flames can’t quite get the ball out of their goal area. It’s raining corner kicks. .
The Flames can’t quite get the ball out of their goal area. It’s raining corner kicks.
second half, minute 93. Free kick Italy. A free kick from Italy on the corner of the large back line. Then it is again a bit of a wait and see for the Flames. De Caigny defuses the sharp-edged ball. .
Free kick Italy
A free kick from Italy on the corner of the large back line. Then it is again a bit of a wait and see for the Flames. De Caigny defuses the sharp-edged ball.
second half, minute 93. Pegeltje van Wullaert hits the post.
Pegeltje van Wullaert on the pole
second half, minute 92. Missipo has replaced a battle-weary Cayman. Repeat again: with this position, the Belgians advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship. .
Missipo has come to replace a battle-weary Cayman. Repeat again: with this position, the Belgians advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.
second half, minute 92. Substitution at Belgium, Kassandra Missipo in, Janice Cayman out
Wullaert almost with a magical moment. Wullaert almost decided the match with a beautiful shot. The ball hits the post. Cayman shoots over in the rebound. . second half, minute 91.
Wullaert almost with a magical moment
Wullaert almost decided the match with a beautiful shot. The ball hits the post. Cayman shoots over in the rebound.
second half, minute 90. Better moment from the Flames. The Flames have come out a little under the pressure in the last few minutes. Cayman tries with her last strength to keep up with the ball, but is pushed over the sidelines. .
Better moment of the Flames
The Flames have come out a little under the pressure in the last few minutes. Cayman tries with her last strength to keep up with the ball, but is pushed over the sidelines.
second half, minute 88. Serneels calls Missipo. The Belgian national coach looks nervous. You could for less of course. .
Sernelly calls Missipo. The Belgian national coach looks nervous. You could for less of course.
second half, minute 87. Cayman plays the counter badly. Wullaert is waiting for a counter and sends Cayman away, but he has no good control in the house. Gone chance. .
Cayman plays counter badly
Wullaert is waiting for a counter and sends Cayman away, but he has no good control in the house. Gone chance.
second half, minute 86. Another chance for Italy. Bonansea gets the chance to dock on the edge of the 16 but decides too weak. Evrard goes down well. .
New opportunity for Italy. Bonansea gets the chance to dock on the edge of the 16 but decides too weak. Evrard goes down well.
second half, minute 85. Evrard seems to be able to continue. She kicks the ball far out, but afterwards still feels for the groin. .
Evrard seems to be able to continue. She kicks the ball far out, but afterwards still feels for the groin.
Evrard with problem. Nicky Evrard sits down on the floor for a moment. Did she feel something shoot into her leg? Or does she just want to give her team a little rest? . second half, minute 83.
Evrard with problem
Nicky Evrard sits down on the floor for a moment. Did she feel something shoot into her leg? Or does she just want to give her team a little rest?
second half, minute 83. The Italian pressure continues. Evrard is just in time to snatch the ball from Giacinti’s feet. It’s going to be another 10 long minutes. .
The Italian pressure continues. Evrard is just in time to snatch the ball from Giacinti’s feet. It’s going to be another 10 long minutes.
second half, minute 82. There is a cure for an Italian storm and that is a goal. Aster Nzeyimana.
There is a cure for an Italian storm and that is a goal.
Aster Nzeyimana
second half, minute 81. Substitution for Italy, Daniela Sabatino in, Cristiana Girelli out
