Nicole Billa sends Austria into quarter-finals with victory over Norway

Billa’s first-half header secured a 1-0 win – the Austrians’ first over the Norwegians – on a night when a draw would have been enough to clinch the runners-up spot in Group A

THROUGH: Austria’s Nicole Billa (second left) celebrates her winning goal against Norway. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA

Nicole Billa dumped twice-champions Norway out of Euro 2022 as Austria booked a quarter-final clash with Germany.

Billa’s first-half header secured a 1-0 win – the Austrians’ first over the Norwegians – at the AMEX Stadium on a night when a draw would have been enough to clinch the runners-up spot in Group A.