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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

The moment Switzerland banished their ‘almost’ tag to claim Women’s Euro 2025 lift-off

Captain Lia Waelti and goalscorer Geraldine Reuteler celebrate Switzerland's victory over Iceland - (Getty Images)

This time, the blaring sound of Seven Nation Army was for real. As Geraldine Reuteler wheeled away, Switzerland finally had lift off at Euro 2025 and the hosts could soar into celebration.

Alayah Pilgrim’s stoppage-time finish to seal a 2-0 victory in Bern eliminated opponents Iceland while boosting Switzerland’s own chances of reaching the quarter-finals, with a shoot-out against Finland in Geneva on Thursday set to decide who joins Norway in the knockout stages.

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