Italy, Norway advance to UEFA U-21 semifinals

Jerusalem, June 12 (IANS)

Andrea Bertolacci (L) of Italy is challenged by Anders Konradssen of Norway during the UEFA European U21 Championship Group A match between Norway and Italy at Bloomfield Stadium on June 11, 2013 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

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

Italy led the group with six points overnight while Norway finished second with four.

Only a draw could promise both to advance to the semifinal stage.