Women's European Championship: Switzerland must win against Finland to reach the quarter-finals
Switzerland is under immense pressure against Finland. To reach the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship, the host nation must score points; otherwise, the tournament is already over. Follow the match in the live ticker.
Eintracht Frankfurt's Géraldine Reuteler caused a collective roar of joy among European Championship hosts Switzerland on Sunday. The 26-year-old midfielder scored the opening goal in the 76th minute of a 2-0 (0-0) victory against Iceland in Bern. Coach Pia Sundhage's team thus has its progress on the final matchday in their own hands.
The starting position is clear: Thanks to Alayah Pilgrim's 90th-minute goal to make it 2-0 for Switzerland, they are now one goal ahead of the Finnish team, who are level on points. Therefore, a draw against Finland in Geneva is enough for Switzerland to reach the knockout phase. Finland, on the other hand, must win to avoid elimination at their home tournament.
In the knockout round, the second-place qualifier from Group A faces a clash with favorite Spain . The reigning world champions won their first two matches 5-0 and 6-2. Nevertheless, Italy can still win Group B and displace Spain. This match will take place on Friday, July 11, at 9 p.m.
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