Italy – Belgium 1-0 (1: 0)
The Italians won their first game at the football European Championship. Arianna Caruso (44th) scored the decisive goal against the Belgians shortly before the half -time break. So is Italy
An important victory in Group B. Already in the second game on Monday against Portugal, the Italians could secure the quarter -finals with a win.
Missed in the first half Belgium Captain Laura Deloose in the 40th minute the lead goal, her shot just passed the goal. Shortly afterwards, Caruso scored the 1-0 with a placed shot in the upper left corner. In the second half it was also striker Caruso who missed it to expand the lead (64th).
At the European Championship four years ago in England, Italy was also hit in Belgium in the group phase, but lost 0-1 at the time and left.
Spain – Portugal 5: 0 (4: 0)
The Spaniards started the European Championship with a 5-0 win against Portugal. With two early goals and two goals shortly before the break, the team of national coach Montserrat Tomé Früh made clear. Spain is now at the top of the table B.
Esther González made the first goal in the 2nd minute from a short distance. Shortly afterwards, Vicky López (7th) increased. Shortly before the final whistle, Alexia Putellas (41.) and again González (43.) took care of the 4: 0. Cristina Martín-Prieto ensured the final score (90.+3).
The European Championship tournament started on Wednesday with games of group A. The Finns defeated the Icelanders 1-0 (0: 0). Switzerland as a list of vastings started the tournament with a 1-2 defeat against Norway.
