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The Star
an hour ago
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- The Star
Soccer-Hosts Switzerland beaten 2-1 by Norway in their Women's Euro opener
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Group A - Switzerland v Norway - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - July 2, 2025 Norway players celebrate as Switzerland's Sydney Schertenleib looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Stephane Mahe BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) -Switzerland took the lead against Norway but fell to a 2-1 defeat on home soil after scoring an own goal on the opening day of the Women's Euro 2025 championship on Wednesday, with Norwegian captain Ada Hegerberg netting the equaliser and missing a penalty. The hosts had plenty of opportunities to grab what would have been a famous victory but the Norwegians dug deep to snatch a narrow win, their third over the Swiss by a single goal in 2025. Having lost to the Norwegians twice in the Nations League earlier in the year, the home side dominated the opening 45 minutes and Geraldine Reuteler came close to giving them the lead in the 24th minute with a shot that cannoned back off the crossbar before Nadine Riesen struck four minutes later to send the St. Jakob-Park Stadium into raptures. Riesen reacted quickly to an attack that broke down, rattling the ball past Vilde Boe Risa and off the near post into the net to send the Swiss fans at St. Jakob-Park into raptures. However, it was a different story after the break and it was Norway's Hegerberg who turned the page. Afterbarely featuringin the first half, she levelled nine minutes into the second with an emphatic header from a corner that briefly silenced the home crowd and four minutes later, under pressure from Hegerberg, Switzerland's Julia Stierli turned a low cross from Caroline Graham Hansen into her own net. Reuteler was sparkling throughout for the Swiss but despite a number of golden chances, she could not get the goal both she and her team deserved, and she conceded a penalty whichHegerbergmissed in the 70th minute. Switzerland were awarded a spot-kick of their own that was overturned after a VAR review and,as the Swiss poured forward, the Norwegians hung on grimly for a victory that puts them top of Group A, with Finland second after their 1-0 win over Iceland earlier in the day. (Reporting by Philip O'Connor; editing by Clare Fallon)
New York Times
15 hours ago
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- New York Times
Women's Euro 2025: How to watch the first round of group stage matches
The premier continental tournament in women's soccer is underway, and its field is decidedly open. England is the defending Euros champion after its unforgettable 2022 triumph. Spain seeks an international treble after winning both the World Cup and the Nations League. Germany pursues its ninth trophy in 14 installments of this event. Here's how to follow the first leg of the group staging, which begins Wednesday in Thun, Switzerland. Advertisement The group stage commences with Finland and Iceland. Finland has been a benign competitor since its 2005 semifinal stunner. Iceland employs Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir, famous for her long throw-ins. Group A then continues with Switzerland and Norway, the two favorites to make it out. The Swiss have a budding star on the wing: 18-year-old Sydney Schertenleib. With Barcelona, she is already in the 95th percentile in shots and 97th percentile in take-ons. Belgium and Italy get Group B started on Thursday. Belgian captain Tessa Wullaert is the country's all-time leading scorer by a massive margin (92 to Janice Cayman's 48). Italian ascendant Emma Severini looks for her second international goal ahead of her 22nd birthday. Then, the group's headliner: Spain-Portugal pits border nations against one another, and the Spanish side likes its chances after consecutive trophy lifts in 2023 and 2024. Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or recipient, paces her country with end-to-end midfield prowess. She's back to full strength after an ACL tear took her out of the 2022 tournament. Group C debuts on Friday. Denmark captain Pernille Harder earned UEFA Women's Player of the Year honors in 2018 and 2020, becoming the first player to take that award home multiple times. The Bayern Munich bulwark will go against dark horse Sweden, fronted by Chelsea winger Johanna Rytting Kaneryd. Then comes the historical juggernaut. Germany has won this tournament eight times in 13 total stagings, and the DFB women were runners-up in 2022. Poland's aspirations are modest (this is its first time qualifying for Euros), but Ewa Pajor's exhilarating game is anything but. The 28-year-old Barcelona striker is a nifty finisher and should make for an awesome watch. Advertisement Saturday closes out the first leg of group play. Group D has Wales making its tourney debut versus Lineth Beerensteyn, Jill Roord and the attacking Dutch outfit. The Netherlands are captained by Sherida Spitse, who has repped her country internationally since 2006 (!). The first round of group matches closes with another pair of neighboring rivals. Elite French defender Selma Bacha battles back from ankle surgery; she and her teammates will try to slow down the title holders. England manager Sarina Wiegman guided her Lionesses to the 2023 World Cup final. She has 10 players with at least 50 caps on her roster. Chelsea's Lucy Bronze is the most experienced, with 134 appearances since her 2013 debut. Women's Euro 2025 team guides: Everything you need to know about the 16 sides Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox have breakdowns on every member of the formidable English roster Laia Cervelló Herrero on the confident World Cup winners from 2023 Megan Feringa previews the host nation's long-shot hopes Nick Miller ranks all 16 home kits Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Lucy Bronze: Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)
Toronto Star
a day ago
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- Toronto Star
Sundhage anticipates ‘fantastic future' for women's soccer in Switzerland on eve of Euro 2025
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage says the country has a 'fantastic future' in women's soccer thanks to several young players hoping to make their mark at the European Championship. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward Sydney Schertenleib is arguably the best known, but there are others as well.
Al Arabiya
a day ago
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- Al Arabiya
Sundhage Anticipates 'Fantastic Future' for Women's Soccer in Switzerland on Eve of Euro 2025
Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage says the country has a fantastic future in women's soccer thanks to several young players hoping to make their mark at the European Championship. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward Sydney Schertenleib is arguably the best known, but there are others as well. Fellow forward Iman Beney was signed by Manchester City last month, and midfielder Noemi Ivelj's performances for Zurich Grasshoppers prompted Eintracht Frankfurt to sign her for the Bundesliga. Both players are only 18. Forward Leila Wandeler, 19, was a surprise call-up by Sundhage after making her breakthrough at Lyon last season. 'Switzerland has a fantastic future,' Sundhage said Tuesday on the eve of the team's Euro 2025 opener against Norway. 'If you look at those players…the future is really great. Now we're just in the mix, so the younger players probably lean a little bit to the experienced players. Both the young players and the most experienced players are important to make that winning mix sauce.' Swedish coach Sundhage, now 65, can herself draw on a wealth of experience to get the best from both sets of players as Switzerland looks for just its second tournament win. Switzerland defeated Iceland 2–1 at Euro 2017 and otherwise drew two games and lost three in its previous appearances. Asked why, after successful stints in charge of the US and Sweden, she decided to take charge of a smaller team when she took the Switzerland job last year, Sundhage replied it was because of the thrill of preparing the team for Euro 2025. 'Playing the European Championship is something special,' she said. 'It's so much more than a football game. Because everything we've done and the federation have done up to now, using fantastic role models, it's a part of the women's football. And we haven't even played a game yet.'
Washington Post
a day ago
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- Washington Post
Sundhage anticipates 'fantastic future' for women's soccer in Switzerland on eve of Euro 2025
BASEL, Switzerland — Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage says the country has a 'fantastic future' in women's soccer thanks to several young players hoping to make their mark at the European Championship. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward Sydney Schertenleib is arguably the best known, but there are others as well. Fellow forward Iman Beney was signed by Manchester City last month, and midfielder Noemi Ivelj's performances for Zurich Grasshoppers prompted Eintracht Frankfurt to sign her for the Bundesliga. Both players are only 18.
