Women's Euro 2025 Group A Matchday 2 Recap

Norway 2 – 1 Finland

Nyström (3’ OG), Sevenius (32’) | Graham Hansen (84’)

Match Stats: Norway vs Finland

Team	Possession (%)	Shots	Shots on Target	Expected Goals (xG)
Norway	41.7	9	3	0.84
Finland	58.3	15	6	1.11

Norway Clinch Quarter-Final Spot

Norway became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of EURO 2025, edging out a talented Finnish side who dominated for large portions of the game. Despite seeing less of the ball and creating fewer chances in both group matches, Norway now boasts two wins and top spot in Group A—thanks to head-to-head record.

The O.G. Strikes Again

For the second match in a row, Norway’s top scorer might just be “Own Goals.” In the 3rd minute, Caroline Graham Hansen torched her marker down the right wing and drilled a low cross that defender Nyström turned into her own net. It echoed the opener in their previous match—same script, different flank. With the explosive pace of Hansen and Reitan out wide, and Hegerberg’s presence centrally, these types of breakdowns feel inevitable.

Finland Finds Its Groove

The first 30 minutes belonged to Norway, but Finland turned the tide. After pressing high, Oona Siren picked off a pass and fed Sevenius, who curled a beauty into the top corner to level the match in the 32nd minute. Finland gained momentum but couldn’t turn pressure into further goals before halftime.

Graham Hansen’s Persistence Pays

The second half was all Finland in terms of possession, but Norway remained a counter-attacking threat—especially via Graham Hansen. In the 80th minute, her byline cross nearly set up Reitan for a spectacular overhead goal, only to be denied. Minutes later, Hansen found herself alone on the penalty spot but blazed over. She wouldn’t be denied a third time. In the 84th, she created space down the right, looped in a cross that evaded everyone—including the keeper—and nestled in off the post. Intentional or not, it sealed the win.

Switzerland 2 – 0 Iceland

Reuteler (76’), Pilgrim (90’)

Match Stats: Switzerland vs Iceland

Team	Possession (%)	Shots	Shots on Target	Expected Goals (xG)
Switzerland	59.1	15	4	0.9
Iceland	40.9	12	2	0.73

Switzerland Stays Alive, Iceland Out

In front of nearly 30,000 fans, host nation Switzerland earned a crucial win to stay on course for their first-ever quarter-final appearance. Iceland, meanwhile, became the first team eliminated from EURO 2025.

Set-Piece Chaos

The opening half was all about dead-ball drama. Iceland nearly took the lead via a Jónsdóttir long throw, and Switzerland had a goal ruled out by VAR for a foul in the buildup. Both teams played cagey football, with few open-play opportunities.

Reuteler’s Redemption

Swiss midfielder Reuteler, unlucky in their opener, made it count this time. After Wälti won the ball in midfield, Reuteler received a sharp pass, took one touch, and buried it low inside the post in the 76th minute.

Pilgrim’s Progress

In the 90th, a classic counterattack finished Iceland off. Pilgrim cut inside and let fly from 20 yards, a deflection steering it home. Iceland fell to the turf; the crowd exploded.