Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the European Women's Championship for the first time after defeating Italy.
The runners-up spot was secured by Tine de Caigny's low finish from the edge of the box.
Italy hit the bar shortly after De Caigny's goal, but they failed to win a game in the tournament.
Belgium, ranked 19 in the world, are appearing at only their second European Championship but can now prepare to face Sweden, who are ranked second in the world.
On a night of high tension at Manchester City's Academy Stadium, news that Iceland had fallen behind in the first minute to already-qualified France meant Italy, Belgium and Iceland were all locked up with two points in the race for second place.
Italy and Belgium played out a stalemate in the first half.
Italy, surprise quarter-finalists at the World Cup, had a chance in the opening minute, but Hannah Eurlings missed for Belgium.
Belgium were denied a second goal when they hit the woodwork in the closing moments of the game.
Italy finished bottom of the group with three points, one more than the third-place team and one more than the fourth-place team.
The smallest of the 10 venues at the tournament was the Academy Stadium, which hosted the third and final game.
The facility, which has a capacity of 4,400 for this tournament, has been accused of being unambitious by the organizers.
A bookmaker made fun of the Euros by flying an inflatable arrow over the ground with a question on it.
The red carpet has been rolled out for the prime minister and president of Iceland over the last couple of weeks.
The Red Flames fans were gathered in front of where the Belgians were celebrating in front of 3,919 fans, but there was still a lively atmosphere.
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