Iceland succumbs to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Swiss, keeping their Women's Euro elimination hopes barely alive.
In a thrilling encounter on a cool and rainy evening, Switzerland secured their first win in Group A of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025, defeating Iceland 2-0. The victory not only put the Swiss on the board but also eliminated Iceland from quarter-final contention.
The match, played in Switzerland, saw a tense and tight contest between the two teams. Ingibjorg Sigurdarsdottir of Iceland sent a shot off the crossbar in the opening minute, hinting at the close nature of the game. However, it was Switzerland who eventually broke the deadlock, thanks to a goal by Reuteler in the 76th minute. Sydney Schertenlieb provided the assist for the crucial score.
The Swiss crowd erupted in celebration after the second goal, scored by Pilgrim, which deflected into the net. The goal came after a VAR review ruled out an earlier disallowed goal by Svenja Foelmli.
Swiss coach Pia Sundhage expressed a mix of elation and relief after the victory, praising her team's ability to handle Iceland's physical play and win with a clean sheet. Sundhage believes her team is becoming tighter and more cohesive, which is important for winning.
With this win, Switzerland joins Norway and Finland in the top three spots of Group A. Norway leads the group as the group winners, while Finland is in second place. The Swiss are now focused on their next task against Finland, with the aim of securing a spot in the last eight.
The remaining matches for Group A include Norway vs Finland, which has already taken place. The final tournament is running from July 2 to July 27, 2025, with matches being played across venues including Bern and Basel.
Despite Iceland's elimination, the group remains highly competitive as teams vie for the top two spots to progress to the knockout rounds. The Swiss will be looking to build on their victory and continue their momentum as they aim to make a deep run in the tournament.
The intense match of football, hosted in Switzerland, witnessed a tight contest between Switzerland and Iceland. In the thrilling encounter, Switzerland scored two goals, securing their victory and eliminating Iceland from the quarter-final contention in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025.
