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Norway Unbeaten in Group A as Switzerland Reaches First Women’s Euro Last Eight

The group winners will take on a Group B runner-up in Geneva on July 16 following Switzerland’s maiden knockout qualification

Overview

  • 20-year-old Signe Gaupset set a Women’s Euros record by scoring twice and creating two goals in her first tournament start during Norway’s 4-3 win over Iceland.
  • Norway finished Group A with a perfect nine points from three victories to secure top spot and extend their unbeaten streak.
  • Marit Bratberg Lund received a second yellow card in stoppage time, conceding a penalty that Iceland converted before Norway held on.
  • Host nation Switzerland advanced to the knockout stage for the first time with Riola Xhemaili’s stoppage-time equaliser earning a 1-1 draw with Finland.
  • Norway’s quarter-final opponent will be one of Spain, Italy or Portugal as Group B concludes, with the match set for July 16 in Geneva.