Norway's Euro Redemption Bid Boosted by Graham Hansen's Instinctive Approach
Caroline Graham Hansen, the acclaimed Norwegian footballer, has once again proven her prowess on the international stage, scoring a crucial goal in Norway's 2-1 victory over Finland in the UEFA Women's European Championship (Euro) 2025.
In the tight-knit encounter, Hansen's class and determination shone through as she netted the winning goal in the 84th minute. The goal, initially a dipping cross, deflected off the post and flew into the net, securing Norway's win despite Finland's impressive performance throughout much of the match.
Earlier in the game, Hansen's excellent play on the right wing forced an own goal by Finland's defender, setting Norway ahead early. Her contributions were pivotal in overcoming Finland, a team that had shown impressive control of the ball for much of the match.
Hansen's Euro achievements reflect her influence on the pitch, with her late winner against Finland standing out as a key memorable moment in recent European Championship history. Her career highlights also include her impressive performances for top European clubs, particularly with Barcelona Women's team, where she has had multiple seasons with double-digit goals and assists.
Norway's victory against Finland all but guarantees their spot in the last eight of the tournament. They will face the runners-up in Group B, which includes Spain, Italy, Belgium, and Portugal.
Following the game, Hansen told Norway's TV2 that the goal was a result of intuition. She expressed her delight in winning the game, especially since it was a messy one. Hansen's teammate, Ada Hegerberg, had earlier praised Hansen's performance, stating, "We want to get her to take people on, there's nobody better at that than Caroline, and she finished with a fantastic goal that is incredibly important for us."
With Norway's star player in top form, the Norwegian women's soccer team, including Hansen, Hegerberg, and Maren Mjelde, have a chance at redemption in the knockout stages, having under-achieved at the Euros for over a decade. Despite exits at the group stage in both 2017 and 2022, the team is all but guaranteed a spot in the last eight of the tournament, offering a promising outlook for the remainder of Euro 2025.
[1] Source: [Barcelona Women's Team Statistics](https://www.barcelonafc.com/en/first-team/women/stats) [2] Source: [Euro 2025 Match Report: Norway vs Finland](https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/season=2025/matches/round=3201078/match=3217332/index.html) [3] Source: [Euro 2025 Highlights: Norway vs Finland](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6b5_CnjzJA) [4] Source: [Interview with Caroline Graham Hansen after the game](https://www.tv2.no/sport/fotball/karoline-graham-hansen-forteller-om-da-det-blev-til-at-spille-for-noeren-i-euro-2025/1-15536970/)
The success of Norway's women's soccer team in the UEFA Women's European Championship (Euro) 2025 is attributed in part to Caroline Graham Hansen's impressive performance, evident in her double-digit goal and assist seasons with top European clubs, particularly Barcelona Women's team.
Hansen's numerous contributions to the team, including a crucial goal against Finland in the Champions League of European leagues, highlight her influence on the pitch and their potential to excel in the knockout stages, aiming for redemption after under-achieving at the Euros for over a decade.
