Norway Triumphs Over Switzerland in Euro 2025 Opener

In a thrilling start to the Women's Euro 2025, Switzerland took an early lead against Norway but succumbed to a 2-1 defeat due to an own goal. The match, held on Swiss soil, saw Ada Hegerberg equalize for Norway before missing a penalty.

Switzerland, who had earlier lost twice to Norway in the Nations League, dominated the first half. Geraldine Reuteler almost put the hosts ahead with a crossbar hit, and Nadine Riesen scored to ignite the crowd. However, Hegerberg's header in the second half leveled the score. Julia Stierli's own goal under pressure from Hegerberg sealed Switzerland's fate.

Norway held firm despite a penalty miss and a controversial VAR decision that overturned a Swiss penalty. The victory places Norway at the top of Group A, with Finland in second after their victory over Iceland.

(With inputs from agencies.)