Switzerland advances to quarterfinals after tie with Finland
- Switzerland tied the game 1–1 with Finland via a 92nd-minute goal from substitute Riola Xhemaili, sealing a historic place in the quarter-finals.
- Finland took the lead in the 79th minute through a calmly taken penalty by Natalia Kuikka, awarded after Viola Calligaris fouled Emma Koivisto in the box .
- Despite Finland's lead and superior possession (around 56 %), Switzerland remained composed—creating multiple chances and keeping home fans hopeful until the dramatic equaliser .
- The result marks the Swiss women’s first ever progression to a Euros quarter-final, achieved in front of a record crowd of over 26,000 in Geneva .
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