Girelli's late header seals 1-0 win for Italy over Argentina

Italy managed to secure a 1-0 win against Argentina in a tightly contested Group G match of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The match began with both sides showing strong intent. Argentina came close with an attempt by Mariana Lorroquette, while Italy's Arianna Caruso and Valentina Giacinti both had goals disallowed due to offside calls.

In the second half, both teams had their fair share of opportunities but struggled to take advantage. Argentina, known for their second-half performances in previous World Cups, couldn't replicate their past success.

The decisive moment came when substitute Cristiana Girelli headed home a cross from Lisa Boattin just four minutes after entering the pitch.

This goal proved to be the winner, with Argentina unable to equalize in the closing stages.

The match concluded with a significant milestone for Girelli, who became the first player to score in two separate editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup for Italy, adding to her hat-trick against Jamaica in 2019.

With Sweden's 2-1 victory over South Africa, Italy now move into second spot on goal difference as Argentina move to the foot of the table. 

Italy Women: Francesca Durante; Chiara Beccari, Lisa Boattin, Barbara Bonansea , Arianna Caruso (Giada Greggi 58), Lucia Di Guglielmo, Giulia Dragoni (Cristiana Girelli 83), Manuela Giugliano, Elena Linari, Cecilia Salvai; Valentina Giacinti (Sofia Cantore 74).
Subs not used: Laura Giuliani, Rachele Baldi, Elisa Bartoli, Martina Lenzini, Benedetta Orsi, Emma Severini, Valentina Cernoia, Benedetta Glionna, Annamaria Serturini.
Booked: Arianna Caruso (25), Barbara Bonansea (76), Barbara Bonansea (85).

Argentina Women: Vanina Correa; Sophie Braun, Aldana Cometti, Miriam Mayorga, Eliana Stabile; Estefania Banini, Lorena Benitez, Florencia Bonsegundo, Daiana Falfan (Dalila Ippólito 90), Romina Nunez (Yamila Rodriguez 77); Mariana Larroquette (Paulina Gramaglia 90).
Subs not used: Abigail Chaves, Lara Esponda, Julieta Cruz, Adriana Sachs, Gabriela Chávez, Camila Gomez Ares, Vanesa Santana, Chiara Singarella, Erica Lonigro.
Booked: Mariana Larroquette (12), Miriam Mayorga (68), Eliana Stabile (90).
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Referee: Melissa Borjas.
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