Belgium v Italy: Women’s Euro 2025 - live

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10m ago 12.52 EDT HALF-TIME: Belgium 0-1 Italy After a promising start which appeared to fizzle out, the match burst back into life following that opening goal from Caruso. Still plenty of time for Belgium to respond, however! Share

12m ago 12.50 EDT 45+1 min: The goal stands. It’s a good thing it does – what a finish that was! After receiving a pass from Di Guglielmo, the forward turned just outside the box before unleashing a fantastic curled effort into the top-left corner! Share

15m ago 12.47 EDT 45 min: But wait… we have a VAR check for a potential handball in the build-up. Share

16m ago 12.47 EDT GOAL! Belgium 0-1 Italy (Arianna Caruso, 44) Caruso gets the opener! Italy lead! View image in fullscreen Arianna Caruso scores the opener for Italy. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters Share Updated at 12.50 EDT

17m ago 12.46 EDT 42 min: Three minutes to go until half-time… Share

19m ago 12.44 EDT 39 min: Chance for Belgium and probably the best of the match so far. Deloose plays a fantastic pass through to Wullaert in the box, splitting the Italy defence in the process. The striker scuffs her initial shot but manages to follow-up, narrowly dragging her effort wide. Share

22m ago 12.40 EDT 36 min: Cantore goes for goal from just inside the box, but a deflection from an Italy defender takes the sting out of the shot, making it easy for Lichtfus to save. Share

26m ago 12.37 EDT 33 min: Di Guglielmo loses possession far too easily to Deloose, who looks to break forward, but is dragged down immediately by the Italy star. Di Guglielmo is then booked for the foul. Share

28m ago 12.34 EDT 30 min: We’re yet to see anything properly click for both teams. Too often in this match we’ve seen passes cut out or misplaced. Italy seem to be struggling in midfield especially. View image in fullscreen Arianna Caruso battles for possession with Tessa Wullaert and Janice Cayman of Belgium. Photograph: Pier Marco Tacca/FIGC/Getty Images Share Updated at 12.38 EDT

31m ago 12.32 EDT 29 min: Nothing comes of the Belgium set piece and Italy can head clear. Share

32m ago 12.31 EDT 28 min: Eurlings receives the ball out on the right and looks to play inside to Vanhaevermaet, but her pass is cut out and Belgium have a corner. Share

34m ago 12.29 EDT 25 min: A long ball is sent over to Eurlings from the Belgium defence, who passes it centrally to Toloba. The midfielder attempts to shoot from the edge of the box, but drags her effort wide. Share

37m ago 12.25 EDT 22 min: Caruso goes for goal from the edge of the box, but her effort fails to really challenge Lichtfus. Share

39m ago 12.24 EDT 21 min: Vanhaevermaet and Janssens play a one-two on the right as Belgium look to move forward, but the ball is intercepted before the final pass into the box can be made. Share

42m ago 12.21 EDT 18 min: Italy have a corner, but it is wasted when Boattin’s cross hits the side netting. Share

43m ago 12.20 EDT 16 min: Giugliano receives the first yellow card of the match for a challenge on Eurlings. Share

47m ago 12.16 EDT 13 min: Deloose bursts out of defence to intercept a pass among the Italy midfield, but Belgium are unable to follow up for the attack. Share

49m ago 12.13 EDT 10 min: This has been a high-tempo clash so far, with both teams having some decent chances at goal. It’s difficult to see which way this could go. View image in fullscreen Justine Vanhaevermaet evades the tackles of Manuela Giugliano and Cristiana Girelli. Photograph: Alessandra Tarantino/AP Share Updated at 12.23 EDT

52m ago 12.11 EDT 8 min: Wullaert looks to find Toloba in the box with an attempted through ball but her effort runs behind for a goal kick. Share

53m ago 12.09 EDT 6 min: Italy have a free kick on the left and a cross is sent into the box by Boattin. Salvai goes for goal with a header, but Lichtfus is there to catch. Share

55m ago 12.07 EDT 4 min: Italy head straight down to the other end of the pitch and win a corner, but nothing comes of the set piece and Lichtfus is able to claim. Share

1h ago 12.06 EDT 2 min: Belgium break away down the left and Janssens sends a low cross to Wullaert in the box. The striker goes for goal with her first touch and forces an early save from Giuliani. Share

1h ago 12.01 EDT Both teams pay tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva with a moment of silence. Share

1h ago 11.59 EDT I have to say, the Stade Tourbillon is probably one of the most picturesque stadiums I think I’ve ever seen! The mountainous backdrop behind the ground is absolutely stunning. Anyway, onto the football now… View image in fullscreen Simply stunning. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters Share Updated at 12.03 EDT

1h ago 11.55 EDT The teams are out! The national anthems are about to be sung. Kick-off is just a few moments away! Share

1h ago 11.50 EDT Here’s a reminder of the games we’ve got to look forward to this evening: Belgium v Italy

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1h ago 11.46 EDT The Guardian Football team have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks putting together features, interviews and team guides to see you all through the tournament. Let me first point you in the direction of this absolutely mammoth guide to all 368 players appearing at Euro 2025 this month. Women’s Euro 2025: your guide to all 368 players Read more Share

2h ago 11.31 EDT UEFA announced this morning that a moment of silence will take place before each of the next four Euro 2025 games in memory of both Diogo Jota and André Silva. A statement read: “UEFA announces that a moment of silence will be observed at all of today’s and tomorrow’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 matches in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva who tragically passed away today.” Share

2h ago 11.23 EDT Football is in mourning today. It would feel wrong to continue this live blog without talking about the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva. The 28-year-old Liverpool star and his 26-year-old brother, who played for Portuguese second-division team Penafiel, died in a car accident in north-western Spain this morning. Jota married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three young children, just 11 days ago in Porto. On Monday, Rute shared photographs from their wedding day and wrote: “My dream came true.” Jota commented: “I’m the lucky one.” The gravity of Jota’s death, and the death of his younger brother, has been, and will continue to be, felt by millions across the world. Belgium, Italy, and everybody at the Stade Tourbillon this afternoon will pay tribute to both prior to kick-off with a moment of silence. Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Portugal footballer, dies aged 28 in car crash Read more Share

2h ago 11.09 EDT Team news Belgium starting line-up: Lisa Lichtfus; Laura Deloose, Janice Cayman, Sari Kees, Amber Tysiak, Jill Janssens; Justine Vanhaevermaet, Jarne Teulings, Hannah Eurlings, Mariam Toloba; Tessa Wullaert (C). Substitutes: Nicky Evrard, Femke Bastiaen, Davina Philtjens, Ella Van Kerkhoven, Sarah Wijnants, Tine De Caigny, Elena Dhont, Jassina Blom, Zenia Mertens, Isabelle Iliano, Marie Detruyer, Kassandra Missipo. Italy starting line-up: Laura Giuliani; Martina Lenzini, Cecilia Salvai, Elena Linari, Lucia Di Guglielmo; Sofia Cantore, Manuela Giugliano, Emma Severini, Lisa Boattin; Arianna Caruso; Cristiana Girelli (C). Substitutes: Rachele Baldi, Francesca Durante, Elisabetta Oliviero, Eva Schatzer, Martina Piemonte, Barbara Bonansea, Julie Piga, Valentina Bergamaschi, Annamaria Serturini, Eleonora Goldoni, Giada Greggi, Michela Cambiaghi. Share Updated at 11.19 EDT

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