Switzerland's Last-Minute Goal Seals Quarter-Final Spot in Euro 2025
Riola Xhemaili's late goal secured Switzerland a 1-1 draw against Finland, propelling them into the Euro 2025 quarter-finals. The Swiss advance alongside Norway, edging Finland out. Despite a tense match and a penalty from Finland's Kuikka, Xhemaili's last-minute effort made history for Switzerland.
In a dramatic turn of events at Euro 2025, Switzerland advanced to the quarter-finals thanks to a last-minute goal by Riola Xhemaili, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Finland.
The hosts, buoyed by their home crowd, managed to clinch a spot in the knockout stage alongside Group A leaders Norway, sending Finland heartbreakingly home despite their earlier lead.
The match was intense, with Finland's Natalia Kuikka scoring a penalty before Xhemaili's decisive tap-in during the final minutes, setting up an anticipated clash against Group B's leaders, likely Spain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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