Iceland out already! Switzerland claim first win at their home Euros | OneFootball

The host team from Switzerland defeated Iceland 2-0 in the second matchday of the preliminary round at the 2025 Women's European Championship in Bern in front of 29,658 spectators. With this convincing performance, the Nati retains all chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the tournament, while Iceland is already eliminated after two defeats in the group stage.

The Wankdorf stadium proved to be a strong support for the Swiss team: the home team increasingly dominated after the break, while Iceland - despite an early chance through Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir (crossbar in the 1st minute) - hardly became dangerous anymore.

In the first half, a VAR decision prevented the early 1-0 for the Swiss team, as a goal by Svenja Fölmli was taken back after a foul. But in the second half, Pia Sundhage's team seemed more purposeful: in the 76th minute, a ball loss by the Icelanders was ruthlessly punished. Geraldine Reuteler scored after a pass from Sydney Schertenleib - Reuteler also convinced as "Player of the Match".

Shortly before the end, the substituted Alayah Pilgrim (90.+1) provided the decision with a spectacular long-range shot that was slightly deflected - the cheers in Bern were great. On Thursday, the showdown between Switzerland and Finland will take place in the preliminary round.

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