Video highlights of the Switzerland-Iceland Euro 2025 match

Résumé vidéo du match Suisse-Islande qui a permis à l’équipe de Suisse de faire un grand pas vers les quarts de finale. Deuxième nuit très important car la Finlande avait battu l’Islande que par 1 but d’avance.

Place

• Stadion Wankdorf, Bern (29,658 spectators)

Result

• Switzerland 2 – 0 Iceland

Goal scorers

• Géraldine Reuteler in the 76th minute, cross shot after a cross from Sydney Schertenleib
• Alayah Pilgrim in the 90th minute, shot deflected after coming on in the 78th minute

How the match unfolded

Iceland started strongly with a shot from Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir in the first minute that hit the crossbar. Switzerland thought they had opened the scoring in the first half from a corner, but the goal was ruled out by VAR for a foul by Fölmli on a defender.

In the second half, Switzerland took the lead and cemented their dominance through Reuteler. Pilgrim sealed the victory in stoppage time.

Weather conditions

• Light rain, slippery ground, more physical game than expected

Main statistics

• Possession: Switzerland approximately 59 %, Iceland 41 %
• Shots on target: Switzerland 4, Iceland 2
• Total shots: Switzerland 15, Iceland 12
• Corners: Switzerland 6, Iceland 1

Context and issues

It was Switzerland's first victory in this Euro, essential for them to aim for second place in Group A. Iceland is eliminated after two defeats. Switzerland will play their final group match against Finland, where a draw could be enough to qualify for the quarterfinals thanks to a better goal difference.

Reactions

• Alayah Pilgrim explained that he "manifested" his goal, wanting to influence the outcome of the match from the moment he came on.
• Pia Sundhage (coach) said she was satisfied with the cohesion displayed by the team.

In summary, Switzerland logically won after a well-controlled second half. The support of the Bernese crowd was an important factor. Reuteler and Pilgrim were decisive in securing a crucial victory for their team.