Euros female 2025: Finland open tournament by shocking Iceland, Norway comes from behind to beat Switzerland | Football news

The first day of Euro 2025 did not disappoint! Finland won its first victory in a European female championship in 16 years, while Norway came from behind to break the Swiss heart in Basel. Sky Sports Take a look at how the action took place …

Norway comes from behind to stun Switzerland

Norway came from behind to beat Swiss 2-1 in a match upside down in Basel, as Ada Hegerberg intensified to score its 50th international goal despite the disappearance later in the penalty place.

Nadine Giants gave the Swiss a deserved first half’s advance, sweeping inside the nearby post while starry Norway fought with the intensity of their hosts.

But toys have often been the Savior of Norway, and with Hegerberg among their attacker contingent, it is easy to understand why. The attacker went to the corner of Vilde Boe Risa to feed an equalizer 10 minutes from the second period before Julia Stierli The clean goal completely turned the game on his head.

A story of two penalties followed. Hegerberg missed his own, while Switzerland had their opportunity seized by Var for an offside in the accumulation, increasing the drama more.

Swiss optimism has decreased because it has become clear that the result was beyond them, but their performance will encourage belief before a meeting with Iceland’s dull. Norway celebrates a third victory against Switzerland this year – all came by a single goal margin – while beating a host nation in euros during the opening evening for the first time since the group phase was introduced in 1997.

Norway coach Gemma Grainingspeaking Womeseuro.com: “Switzerland started better than us. I have an enormous respect for them, I was not surprised. It was a strong conversation at halftime, we have standards raised in this team, we changed certain things tactically because we thought we could exploit Switzerland and all credit to the players.”

Kosola embodies Finland in Iceland

Catherine Kosola Helped a determined Finland To their first victory in a European championship since 2009 – besides the last time they progressed after the stages of the groups during a major tournament.

Kosola’s brilliant hunting the right foot won a 1-0 victory against 10 players IcelandWho, although he was the best -classified team in group A, was flat and lacked pace after losing Captain Glodis Viggosdottir in the event of an injury at the start of the match.

Prevised as a tight and civil affair, Finland has pushed for a Kosola opener pulling constant warning fire, dripping inside on its favored foot and testing Cecilia ran Runarsdottir before finally doing the breakthrough in the middle of the second half.

Hildur Antonsdottir saw Red for two fast warnings just before the Kosola decision maker – adding to the misfortune in Iceland – and will miss his next group match against Swiss hosts on Sunday.

Finland, raising the shoulders of difference in the official ranking, deserved more than three points and can prepare their next match against Norway supported by their first victory of the major tournament for 16 long years.

Finland defender Natalia Kuikkaspeaking Womeseuro.com: “After the red card, we were able to score and take momentum. In the end, Iceland came to us, so honestly, he did not have the impression that he was missing a player.

“Bravo to them to be tough opponents, the last 15 minutes have been quite chaotic. I’m glad we could keep a white leaf and win.”