Iceland Captain's Unfortunate Exit in Championship Opener

Iceland's captain, Glodis Perla Viggosdottir, faced an unfortunate circumstance during their Women's European Championship opener against Finland. She was forced to leave the field at halftime due to a bout of diarrhoea, needing treatment midway through the first half.

During the match held in Thun, Switzerland, the Bayern Munich defender had to lie down on the pitch for treatment, as her teammates gathered around her to provide a protective cover. Despite efforts to manage her condition, Viggosdottir's ailment persisted, impacting Iceland's performance.

Ultimately, Iceland, playing with ten players, lost the Group A match 1-0 to Finland, marking a challenging start to their championship campaign. In a post-match interview with Icelandic media Visir, Viggosdottir expressed her frustration, stating, "We tried everything to get it under control, but clearly, we didn't succeed."

(With inputs from agencies.)