Geyoro scores historic hat-trick as France score five past Italy in first half of Women's Euro 2022 clash

Grace Geyoro was the star of the show on Sunday as France netted no fewer than five unanswered goals in a one-sided first half against Italy in the European Championship.

The two nations kicked off their Euro campaign in Rotherham's New York Stadium, with France looking to surpass their 2017 semi-final finish in this year's tournament.

And they got off to a dream start, fired by the exploits of PSG midfielder Geyoro.

Watch France & Geyoro dismantle Italy

Geyoro opened the scoring just nine minutes into the clash and the lead was doubled just three minutes later when Marie-Antoinette Katoto fired in.

Delphine Cascarino chipped in with an excellent effort before Geyoro added two more before the break.

France make Euro history

Not only was that sparkling first half a warning to all France's potential Euro rivals in 2022, but it also marked a new best for both team and player in the tournament.

Never before had one side scored five in a single first half, nor had a single player before Geyoro netted three before the break.

Italy went on to pull a goal back in the second half with Martina Piemonte finding the net 77 minutes in to make it 5-1.

Further reading

• Your guide to the Women's European Championship
• Why Germany always win