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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Group A reaches a dramatic conclusion as Finland take on hosts Switzerland today (July 10) in a match that will decide who joins Norway in the quarter-finals. With Norway already through as group winners, Thursday’s showdown in Geneva is all about survival and progress.
Switzerland come into the tie with the upper hand, a draw is enough to see them through after a resilient 2-0 win over Iceland, sealed by Alayah Pilgrim’s crucial late goal. Their earlier 2-1 loss to Norway still lingers, but the performance showed promise, especially in front of nearly 30,000 home fans.
Finland, meanwhile, know the assignment is clear, a win or go home. A narrow 1-0 victory against Iceland on July 02 was followed by a frustrating 2-1 defeat to Norway on July 06, despite a much-improved display. Coach Marko Saloranta is confident his team can rise to the occasion, describing the Norway game as their “best performance of the year.”
Switzerland are expected to line up with Peng in goal, supported by Calligaris, Stierli, and Maritz in defense. Midfield maestro Lia Wälti will anchor a side featuring Crnogorčević and Reuteler in attack. Vallotto must tread carefully, as another booking would see her miss the quarter-finals.
Finland are set to field Koivunen between the posts, with Kuikka and Nyström leading the back line. Katariina Kosola, the Matchday 1 goalscorer, is key to unlocking the Swiss defense. Nyström is also a yellow card away from suspension.
Finland coach Saloranta remains upbeat: “We’ve lost nothing yet, everything is in our hands.” Switzerland boss Pia Sundhage is prepared for a tough contest: “We’ve got a plan A, B, and C ready.”
Expect a fiercely contested encounter, only one team would be keeping their Euro dream alive.
India: Fancode (00:30 IST, July 11)
Finland: Yle Areena (21:00)
Switzerland: Play SRF – Sport-Livestreams, Play RTS – Sport Livestreams, Play RSI – Sport-Livestreams (20:00)
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