As the ball was crossed into the Italy box by Lisa Naalsund, Norway captain Ada Hegerberg was brought down by Italy centre-back Elena Linari. A penalty was awarded, and Linari was booked. But, as replays quickly showed, Hegerberg had been standing in an offside position when the ball was crossed.

They were star prospects aged 18 when Norway last played in the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship.

Ada Hegerberg scored in the 66th minute to bring Norway level at 1-1 against Italy. 1 DAY AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:40

Norway's football team, led by Ada Hegerberg, showcased unity at Euro 2025 but struggled to maintain consistency, leading to a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Italy. Despite early successes, defensive and midfield issues proved costly.

Ada Hegerberg celebrates scoring her 50th international goal for Norway in Euro 2025 opener against Switzerland Norway face Italy on Wednesday night in the Euro 2025 quarter final and Ada Hegerberg is confident of her team’s ability building up to the crucial head to head.

The forward has returned after taking a five-year break from the national team demanding a better deal for women players

Norway captain Ada Hegerberg urges her side to "relish the moment" as they take on Italy in the first Euro 2025 quarter-final.

The women's game has come a long way since the last time Norway played a knockout game at the Euros, agonisingly losing the 2013 final 1-0 to Germany with a callow, 18-year-old Ada Hegerberg, now team captain,