Women's European Championship ticker: Italy fights against top favorites Spain for advancement
Top favorite Spain has already qualified for the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship and will play for group victory on Friday evening. For their opponents, Italy, it's still a matter of advancing. Live coverage of the match starts at 9 p.m.
Parallel match: Portugal vs. Belgium (9 p.m.)
After the world champions' first two appearances in Group B, a 5-0 victory over Portugal in Bern and a 6-2 victory over Belgium, almost everything about the Spanish team is impressive. The Spanish women have already qualified for the European Championship quarterfinals. If they win their group, they will face hosts Switzerland; otherwise, Norway awaits.
For the Italians, it's still a matter of advancing on Friday evening (9 p.m.). A draw against Spain would be enough. Otherwise, they would have to rely on the result between Portugal and Belgium in the parallel match.
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