Lucky Norway first into quarter-finals at Euros
Caroline Graham Hansen set up the opener and scored the winner in Sion for Norway, who will finish top of Group A whatever happens in the last round of matches on Thursday given head-to-head tiebreakers.
"We managed to get three points somehow, but that's what counts in championships. There's a bit of work to do, but we're winning, which helps," Graham Hansen told NRK as Norway became the first side into the last eight.
The twice champions, very fortunate to beat the Swiss hosts in their opener, took an early lead when Graham Hansen was given too much room on the right and her low cross deflected in off Finland's Eva Nyström.
The Scandinavians then twice hit the woodwork as they looked to increase the lead.
But the Finns also looked dangerous at the other end and it was little surprise when the equaliser came on 32 minutes through a fine strike by Oona Sevenius - all after Norway had carelessly given the ball away.
Finnish dominance continued in the second period and Eveliina Summanen struck the post from distance.
Norway then came back into it and went close through Guro Reiten's overhead kick and Graham Hansen. The tricky winger later found the winner on 84 minutes when her cross went in off the post.
The Barcelona forward has now scored at successive Euros, as well as at the 2019 and 2023 World Cups.
It was hard on Finland who must now wait until the group finale on Thursday when they meet Switzerland in a make-or-break clash for second spot and last-eight qualification.
The Swiss had dominated Norway in their bow as hosts in Basel on Wednesday but left with nothing.
This time in the Bern rain, with a brand new front pairing, Pia Sundhage's side did not let the Icelanders off the hook as Géraldine Reuteler scored on 76 minutes and Alayah Pilgrim netted late on.
They moved level on three points with Finland and left Iceland out of contention on zero.
The hosts looked lacklustre until midway through the first half when Svenja Fölmli headed in a corner via a deflection, but it was ruled out on video review for a block.
Switzerland's Iman Beney then fired just wide and went close with a header either side of the break.
Iceland were always in the game, but Reuteler won it for the jubilant home side after a neat move. Pilgrim then added the gloss for only a second ever Euro win for the Swiss women.
World champions Spain face Belgium and Italy take on Portugal in Group B on Monday with both looking for their second wins.
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Lucky Norway first into quarter-finals at Euros
Norway have ridden their luck again to beat Finland 2-1 and reached the Euro 2025 quarter-finals thanks to Switzerland's later 2-0 victory over now eliminated Iceland. Caroline Graham Hansen set up the opener and scored the winner in Sion for Norway, who will finish top of Group A whatever happens in the last round of matches on Thursday given head-to-head tiebreakers. "We managed to get three points somehow, but that's what counts in championships. There's a bit of work to do, but we're winning, which helps," Graham Hansen told NRK as Norway became the first side into the last eight. The twice champions, very fortunate to beat the Swiss hosts in their opener, took an early lead when Graham Hansen was given too much room on the right and her low cross deflected in off Finland's Eva Nyström. The Scandinavians then twice hit the woodwork as they looked to increase the lead. But the Finns also looked dangerous at the other end and it was little surprise when the equaliser came on 32 minutes through a fine strike by Oona Sevenius - all after Norway had carelessly given the ball away. Finnish dominance continued in the second period and Eveliina Summanen struck the post from distance. Norway then came back into it and went close through Guro Reiten's overhead kick and Graham Hansen. The tricky winger later found the winner on 84 minutes when her cross went in off the post. The Barcelona forward has now scored at successive Euros, as well as at the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. It was hard on Finland who must now wait until the group finale on Thursday when they meet Switzerland in a make-or-break clash for second spot and last-eight qualification. The Swiss had dominated Norway in their bow as hosts in Basel on Wednesday but left with nothing. This time in the Bern rain, with a brand new front pairing, Pia Sundhage's side did not let the Icelanders off the hook as Géraldine Reuteler scored on 76 minutes and Alayah Pilgrim netted late on. They moved level on three points with Finland and left Iceland out of contention on zero. The hosts looked lacklustre until midway through the first half when Svenja Fölmli headed in a corner via a deflection, but it was ruled out on video review for a block. Switzerland's Iman Beney then fired just wide and went close with a header either side of the break. Iceland were always in the game, but Reuteler won it for the jubilant home side after a neat move. Pilgrim then added the gloss for only a second ever Euro win for the Swiss women. World champions Spain face Belgium and Italy take on Portugal in Group B on Monday with both looking for their second wins. Norway have ridden their luck again to beat Finland 2-1 and reached the Euro 2025 quarter-finals thanks to Switzerland's later 2-0 victory over now eliminated Iceland. Caroline Graham Hansen set up the opener and scored the winner in Sion for Norway, who will finish top of Group A whatever happens in the last round of matches on Thursday given head-to-head tiebreakers. "We managed to get three points somehow, but that's what counts in championships. There's a bit of work to do, but we're winning, which helps," Graham Hansen told NRK as Norway became the first side into the last eight. The twice champions, very fortunate to beat the Swiss hosts in their opener, took an early lead when Graham Hansen was given too much room on the right and her low cross deflected in off Finland's Eva Nyström. The Scandinavians then twice hit the woodwork as they looked to increase the lead. But the Finns also looked dangerous at the other end and it was little surprise when the equaliser came on 32 minutes through a fine strike by Oona Sevenius - all after Norway had carelessly given the ball away. Finnish dominance continued in the second period and Eveliina Summanen struck the post from distance. Norway then came back into it and went close through Guro Reiten's overhead kick and Graham Hansen. The tricky winger later found the winner on 84 minutes when her cross went in off the post. The Barcelona forward has now scored at successive Euros, as well as at the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. It was hard on Finland who must now wait until the group finale on Thursday when they meet Switzerland in a make-or-break clash for second spot and last-eight qualification. The Swiss had dominated Norway in their bow as hosts in Basel on Wednesday but left with nothing. This time in the Bern rain, with a brand new front pairing, Pia Sundhage's side did not let the Icelanders off the hook as Géraldine Reuteler scored on 76 minutes and Alayah Pilgrim netted late on. They moved level on three points with Finland and left Iceland out of contention on zero. The hosts looked lacklustre until midway through the first half when Svenja Fölmli headed in a corner via a deflection, but it was ruled out on video review for a block. Switzerland's Iman Beney then fired just wide and went close with a header either side of the break. Iceland were always in the game, but Reuteler won it for the jubilant home side after a neat move. Pilgrim then added the gloss for only a second ever Euro win for the Swiss women. World champions Spain face Belgium and Italy take on Portugal in Group B on Monday with both looking for their second wins. Norway have ridden their luck again to beat Finland 2-1 and reached the Euro 2025 quarter-finals thanks to Switzerland's later 2-0 victory over now eliminated Iceland. Caroline Graham Hansen set up the opener and scored the winner in Sion for Norway, who will finish top of Group A whatever happens in the last round of matches on Thursday given head-to-head tiebreakers. "We managed to get three points somehow, but that's what counts in championships. There's a bit of work to do, but we're winning, which helps," Graham Hansen told NRK as Norway became the first side into the last eight. The twice champions, very fortunate to beat the Swiss hosts in their opener, took an early lead when Graham Hansen was given too much room on the right and her low cross deflected in off Finland's Eva Nyström. The Scandinavians then twice hit the woodwork as they looked to increase the lead. But the Finns also looked dangerous at the other end and it was little surprise when the equaliser came on 32 minutes through a fine strike by Oona Sevenius - all after Norway had carelessly given the ball away. Finnish dominance continued in the second period and Eveliina Summanen struck the post from distance. Norway then came back into it and went close through Guro Reiten's overhead kick and Graham Hansen. The tricky winger later found the winner on 84 minutes when her cross went in off the post. The Barcelona forward has now scored at successive Euros, as well as at the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. It was hard on Finland who must now wait until the group finale on Thursday when they meet Switzerland in a make-or-break clash for second spot and last-eight qualification. The Swiss had dominated Norway in their bow as hosts in Basel on Wednesday but left with nothing. This time in the Bern rain, with a brand new front pairing, Pia Sundhage's side did not let the Icelanders off the hook as Géraldine Reuteler scored on 76 minutes and Alayah Pilgrim netted late on. They moved level on three points with Finland and left Iceland out of contention on zero. The hosts looked lacklustre until midway through the first half when Svenja Fölmli headed in a corner via a deflection, but it was ruled out on video review for a block. Switzerland's Iman Beney then fired just wide and went close with a header either side of the break. Iceland were always in the game, but Reuteler won it for the jubilant home side after a neat move. Pilgrim then added the gloss for only a second ever Euro win for the Swiss women. World champions Spain face Belgium and Italy take on Portugal in Group B on Monday with both looking for their second wins.
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Norway have ridden their luck again to beat Finland 2-1 and reached the Euro 2025 quarter-finals thanks to Switzerland's later 2-0 victory over now eliminated Iceland. Caroline Graham Hansen set up the opener and scored the winner in Sion for Norway, who will finish top of Group A whatever happens in the last round of matches on Thursday given head-to-head tiebreakers. "We managed to get three points somehow, but that's what counts in championships. There's a bit of work to do, but we're winning, which helps," Graham Hansen told NRK as Norway became the first side into the last eight. The twice champions, very fortunate to beat the Swiss hosts in their opener, took an early lead when Graham Hansen was given too much room on the right and her low cross deflected in off Finland's Eva Nyström. The Scandinavians then twice hit the woodwork as they looked to increase the lead. But the Finns also looked dangerous at the other end and it was little surprise when the equaliser came on 32 minutes through a fine strike by Oona Sevenius - all after Norway had carelessly given the ball away. Finnish dominance continued in the second period and Eveliina Summanen struck the post from distance. Norway then came back into it and went close through Guro Reiten's overhead kick and Graham Hansen. The tricky winger later found the winner on 84 minutes when her cross went in off the post. The Barcelona forward has now scored at successive Euros, as well as at the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. It was hard on Finland who must now wait until the group finale on Thursday when they meet Switzerland in a make-or-break clash for second spot and last-eight qualification. The Swiss had dominated Norway in their bow as hosts in Basel on Wednesday but left with nothing. This time in the Bern rain, with a brand new front pairing, Pia Sundhage's side did not let the Icelanders off the hook as Géraldine Reuteler scored on 76 minutes and Alayah Pilgrim netted late on. They moved level on three points with Finland and left Iceland out of contention on zero. The hosts looked lacklustre until midway through the first half when Svenja Fölmli headed in a corner via a deflection, but it was ruled out on video review for a block. Switzerland's Iman Beney then fired just wide and went close with a header either side of the break. Iceland were always in the game, but Reuteler won it for the jubilant home side after a neat move. Pilgrim then added the gloss for only a second ever Euro win for the Swiss women. World champions Spain face Belgium and Italy take on Portugal in Group B on Monday with both looking for their second wins.
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English Premier League side Liverpool FC say they are "devastated" at the "unimaginable loss" of their player Diogo Jota after he was killed in a car crash in Spain. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora in the early hours of Thursday morning. News of Jota's death has sent shockwaves throughout football, with tributes flooding in from across the world. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," his club said in a statement. "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. "Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, team-mates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. "We will continue to provide them with our full support." Liverpool have opened a book of condolence, both physical in the Anfield Road Stand and online, lowered flags to half-mast and closed all stores and the museum and suspended all tours until Monday. "Heartbroken" former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota from Wolves in 2020, admits he is struggling to comprehend Jota's wrote on Instagram: ""I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother Andre. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!" Current head coach Arne Slot insists everyone associated with the club owes it to Jota to "stand together and be there for one another". Slot revealed they were in "absolute shock" and said on the club's website: "What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? "I wish I had the words but I know I do not. "All I have are feelings that I know so many people will share about a person and a player we loved dearly and a family we care so much about.£ Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted: "RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time." The English Premier League said "football has lost a champion who will be forever missed." Women's Euro 2025 teams observed a minute of silence ahead of group matches in Switzerland on Thursday to commemorate Jota and his brother, Andre Players from Belgium and Italy, and later from Spain and Portugal, stood in silence before the games in Sion and Bern, respectively. Meanwhile, fans left wreaths, scarves and shirts at a makeshift shrine outside Anfield. There were also similar scenes outside his previous club Wolves' ground, Molineux. The accident came less than two weeks after Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso. The couple have three children together. Local police in Spain say they are still investigating the accident in Spain. International team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on X: "It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married. "To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you." Jota won 49 caps for Portugal, scoring 14 international goals, and last month won the Nations League for a second time. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, with nine of those goals coming last season's Premier League win. He signed for Wolves, initially on loan, from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2017 and helped Wolves win the Championship in his first season. Jota began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira before moving to Atletico, where he did not play a game but was loaned out to Porto. His brother spent time in Porto's youth team before playing senior football for Gondomar and second-tier side Penafiel. English Premier League side Liverpool FC say they are "devastated" at the "unimaginable loss" of their player Diogo Jota after he was killed in a car crash in Spain. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora in the early hours of Thursday morning. News of Jota's death has sent shockwaves throughout football, with tributes flooding in from across the world. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," his club said in a statement. "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. "Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, team-mates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. "We will continue to provide them with our full support." Liverpool have opened a book of condolence, both physical in the Anfield Road Stand and online, lowered flags to half-mast and closed all stores and the museum and suspended all tours until Monday. "Heartbroken" former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota from Wolves in 2020, admits he is struggling to comprehend Jota's wrote on Instagram: ""I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother Andre. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!" Current head coach Arne Slot insists everyone associated with the club owes it to Jota to "stand together and be there for one another". Slot revealed they were in "absolute shock" and said on the club's website: "What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? "I wish I had the words but I know I do not. "All I have are feelings that I know so many people will share about a person and a player we loved dearly and a family we care so much about.£ Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted: "RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time." The English Premier League said "football has lost a champion who will be forever missed." Women's Euro 2025 teams observed a minute of silence ahead of group matches in Switzerland on Thursday to commemorate Jota and his brother, Andre Players from Belgium and Italy, and later from Spain and Portugal, stood in silence before the games in Sion and Bern, respectively. Meanwhile, fans left wreaths, scarves and shirts at a makeshift shrine outside Anfield. There were also similar scenes outside his previous club Wolves' ground, Molineux. The accident came less than two weeks after Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso. The couple have three children together. Local police in Spain say they are still investigating the accident in Spain. International team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on X: "It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married. "To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you." Jota won 49 caps for Portugal, scoring 14 international goals, and last month won the Nations League for a second time. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, with nine of those goals coming last season's Premier League win. He signed for Wolves, initially on loan, from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2017 and helped Wolves win the Championship in his first season. Jota began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira before moving to Atletico, where he did not play a game but was loaned out to Porto. His brother spent time in Porto's youth team before playing senior football for Gondomar and second-tier side Penafiel. English Premier League side Liverpool FC say they are "devastated" at the "unimaginable loss" of their player Diogo Jota after he was killed in a car crash in Spain. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora in the early hours of Thursday morning. News of Jota's death has sent shockwaves throughout football, with tributes flooding in from across the world. "Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota," his club said in a statement. "The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre. "Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, team-mates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. "We will continue to provide them with our full support." Liverpool have opened a book of condolence, both physical in the Anfield Road Stand and online, lowered flags to half-mast and closed all stores and the museum and suspended all tours until Monday. "Heartbroken" former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Jota from Wolves in 2020, admits he is struggling to comprehend Jota's wrote on Instagram: ""I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother Andre. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!" Current head coach Arne Slot insists everyone associated with the club owes it to Jota to "stand together and be there for one another". Slot revealed they were in "absolute shock" and said on the club's website: "What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? "I wish I had the words but I know I do not. "All I have are feelings that I know so many people will share about a person and a player we loved dearly and a family we care so much about.£ Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted: "RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time." The English Premier League said "football has lost a champion who will be forever missed." Women's Euro 2025 teams observed a minute of silence ahead of group matches in Switzerland on Thursday to commemorate Jota and his brother, Andre Players from Belgium and Italy, and later from Spain and Portugal, stood in silence before the games in Sion and Bern, respectively. Meanwhile, fans left wreaths, scarves and shirts at a makeshift shrine outside Anfield. There were also similar scenes outside his previous club Wolves' ground, Molineux. The accident came less than two weeks after Jota married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso. The couple have three children together. Local police in Spain say they are still investigating the accident in Spain. International team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on X: "It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married. "To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you." Jota won 49 caps for Portugal, scoring 14 international goals, and last month won the Nations League for a second time. He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, with nine of those goals coming last season's Premier League win. He signed for Wolves, initially on loan, from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2017 and helped Wolves win the Championship in his first season. Jota began his career with Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira before moving to Atletico, where he did not play a game but was loaned out to Porto. His brother spent time in Porto's youth team before playing senior football for Gondomar and second-tier side Penafiel.
