Women's Euro 2022: Belgium seal first-ever quarterfinal spot after win over Italy

LONDON: Belgium secured the last quarterfinal spot at the Euro 2022 with a 1-0 win over Italy on Monday. The Hoffenheim striker Tina De Caigny's goal in the second half ensured her side of second place in Group B behind France to set up a last-eight meeting with Sweden on Friday. This will be Belgium's first knockout stage appearance.

"This is a historic night for Belgian women's football," said Belgium coach Ives Serneels.

For Iceland, a 1-1 draw against France was not enough to progress. They bowed out of the competition despite finishing the group stage unbeaten.

France fielded a heavily-changed line-up in order to keep the reserves for its last eight clash with defending champion the Netherlands on Saturday. Agencies

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