Euro 2025: Iceland hit bar in opening minute against Switzerland

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Date: 11 mins
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Content: Switzerland 0-0 Iceland
Play has been stopped to allow Sveindís Jane Jonsdottir treatment after falling awkwardly following a challenge.
It is now starting to rain heavily in Bern.
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Date: 9 mins
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Lots of noise from the home fans who are seeing their side dominate possession without being able to seriously test Iceland goalkeeper Cecilía Ran Runarsdottir.
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Date: 20:08 BST
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Emily SalleyBBC Sport in Bern
Pia Sundhage mustn't like the rain. The Switzerland boss is tucked in, as close to her team's dug-out as she can be, while Iceland boss Thorsteinn Halldorsson is embracing the wet weather on the touchline.
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Date: 7 mins
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Remember, Iceland are out if they lose this.
But the team ranked 14th in the world have made a decent start.
They're showing some real attacking intent.
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Date: 20:06 BST
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Sue SmithFormer England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
I'm enjoying this already. It's so open.
Both sides are really going from back to front quickly. We know that's a strength of both of theirs.
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Date: 5 mins
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A fast start by both teams.
After going so close to conceding, Switzerland went up the other end and Julia Stierli fired wide.
Stierli scored an own goal in the loss against Norway.
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Date: 20:04 BST
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Content: Switzerland 0-0 Iceland
Emily SalleyBBC Sport in Bern
It's a crackling atmosphere inside Wankdorf Stadium.
And I tell you what, the Iceland fans are giving the Switzerland fans a run for their money. They're creating a lot of noise.
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Date: 20:04 BST
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Content: Switzerland 0-0 Iceland
Sue SmithFormer England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Oh wow, what an opportunity. We said the long throw could cause them problems.
What a strike, on the half-volley, just hits the crossbar.
What a start that would've been for them.
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Date: 2 mins
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A long throw-in is delivered into the Swiss box and the ball eventually falls to Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir who hammers a shot against the woodwork.
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Date: 1 min
Title: HITS THE WOODWORK
Content: Switzerland 0-0 Iceland
Oh wow!
Iceland hit the bar inside the opening minute!
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Date: 1 min
Title: KICK-OFF
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Switzerland and Iceland shared six goals when they met in April.
Will they provide us with similar entertainment in Bern?
We're about to find out.
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Date: 20:00 BST
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Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
Now a pause for reflection following the terrible loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
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Date: 19:58 BST
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Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
The national anthems are done and dusted.
The time for talking is over.
Hosts Switzerland need to deliver a result for their fans who have turned out in their tens of thousands in Bern.
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Date: 19:56 BST
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Switzerland are hell bent on winning this one and I suspect a quick start from them. This is the first do or die and Iceland will have to be decisive to win.
Anon
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Date: 19:55 BST
Title: Will Swiss get back on track?
Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
Rachel Brown-FinnisEx-England goalkeeper
Switzerland's defeat by Norway was a disappointing result for the hosts but I thought they were fantastic in the first half and I don't think they let their lead slip because of a lack of application or a dip in their performance.
The swing in that game was more down to Norway changing their tactics and the Swiss failing to adapt. Even then, they were a bit unfortunate not to get anything from the game.
If Switzerland can play with the same intensity here then, with the crowd behind them, I think they will have enough quality to get their tournament back on track.
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Date: 19:54 BST
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Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
Listen to that roar!
It's raining in Bern but nobody cares.
Switzerland desperately need a win. So too, Iceland.
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Date: 19:53 BST
Title: Countdown to kick-off
Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
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Date: 19:51 BST
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Oh my.
There isn't a spare seat in the house and Swiss fans are waving red and white plastic flags as kick-off approaches.
The teams are getting ready to emerge from the tunnel.
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Date: 19:50 BST
Title: 'Get trained, save lives'
Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
Emily SalleyBBC Sport in Bern
As soon as you step off the train at Bern, you're met with Euro 2025 fever. There's a whole host of tournament sponsors dishing out freebies and getting fans involved in some mini-football type games.
One of the kiosks right outside the station is Uefa's 'Get trained, save lives' campaign which aims raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and teach life-saving CPR skills.
Fans have been giving it a go in Bern today, taking a short course before practicing chest impressions.
A really important cause.
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Date: 19:48 BST
Title: From watching on TV to playing for her country
Content: Switzerland v Iceland (20:00 BST)
Switzerland
Noemi Ivelj (pictured left) was aged 10 when she watched Noelle Maritz (pictured right) play for Switzerland at Euro 2017 against Austria, Iceland and France on television.
Eight years on, midfielder Ivelj - who starts on the bench - is playing alongside Aston Villa's former Arsenal player Martiz, 29, for the Swiss at their home Euros.