Italy, Norway advance in the UEFA U21 semi-finals

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Italy and Norway drew 1-1 in a group match of UEFA U-21 championship tournament on Tuesday with both teams advancing into the semi-finals.

Italy led the group with six points overnight while Norway on second with four. Only a draw game could promise both to advance into the top four.

Both teams had chances to score more goals, however, they didn' t break the ice within 90 minutes.

As the match towards an ending with 0-0, the match changed in a dramatic way in four minutes.

On the 90th minute, Norway earned a penalty kick, Stefan Strandberg scored the goal.

Andrea Bertolacci denied the chance to finish atop of the group of Norway with a goal in the injury time.

In the other match of Group A, the hosts Israel beat England 1- 0.

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