UEFA Women's Championship: Belgium upsets Italy, moves on to quarterfinals

Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Belgium reached the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship for the first time after a 1-0 upset win over Italy also eliminated Iceland on Monday.

Midfielder Tine de Caigny scored in the 49th minute and Belgium clung on to win. After the final whistle, Belgium had to wait for confirmation as Iceland drew with already-qualified France 1-1 after 12 minutes of added time.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Italy's Valentina Giacinti sits on the ground while Belgium players celebrate in the background at the end of the Women Euro 2022 group D soccer match between Italy and Belgium at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, July 18, 2022. Belgium won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.  (AP Photo/Jon Super)

That sets up a quarterfinal for Belgium against Sweden on Friday.

France was already assured of winning the group and plays the defending champion Netherlands on Saturday.

After a cagey first half, de Caigny brought the game to life. Italy repeatedly failed to clear the ball from a free kick and de Caigny hit a powerful shot from just inside the penalty area.

Italy had plenty of chances as striker and captain Cristiana Girelli cannoned a shot off the underside of the crossbar shortly after de Caigny's goal, and substitute Valentina Giacinti hit a shot which deflected just wide of the post.

UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP: NETHERLANDS, SWEDEN BOTH SECURE SPOTS IN QUARTERFINALS

Belgium's Tine De Caigny, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women Euro 2022 group D soccer match between Italy and Belgium at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, July 18, 2022.  (AP Photo/Jon Super)