(ANSA) - Rome, June 19 - Italy have qualified for the last 16 at the Women's World cup in France as Group C winners despite losing 1-0 to Brazil on Tuesday.
The Azzurre lost after Marta converted a generously awarded second-half penalty to notch a record 17th goal at the World Cup.
Italy beat Australia and Jamaica in their first two group games.
Soccer: Italy in Women's World Cup last 16 despite defeat
1-0 loss to Brazil proves painless for the Azzurre