Switzerland vs Norway (UEFA Euro Womens) Date and Time: All the Action from Basel
The opening match of UEFA Women's EURO 2025 saw Switzerland vs Norway (UEFA Euro Womens) light up the St. Jakob-Park in Basel on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with kick-off at 21:00 local time (19:00 UTC). The Group A encounter set the tone for the tournament, offering fans a thrilling contest between the host nation and a European powerhouse.
Match Summary: Switzerland vs Norway (UEFA Euro Womens)
- Final Score: Switzerland 1-2 Norway
- Venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland
- Date and Time: July 2, 2025, 21:00 local time (19:00 UTC)
Venue and Atmosphere
- St. Jakob-Park, Basel: The stadium was buzzing as Switzerland hosted the tournament opener, with fans treated to a dramatic and high-quality contest.
Key Moments
- First Half: Switzerland dominated early proceedings, with Géraldine Reuteler hitting the crossbar before Nadine Riesen put the hosts ahead in the 28th minute, sending the home crowd into celebration.
- Second Half: Norway's star striker Ada Hegerberg leveled the score in the 54th minute with a powerful header, marking her 50th international goal. Just four minutes later, a low cross from Caroline Graham Hansen led to an own goal by Switzerland’s Julia Stierli, putting Norway ahead 2-1.
- Penalty Drama: Hegerberg missed a penalty in the 70th minute, and Switzerland were later denied a spot-kick after a VAR review.
- Final Whistle: Norway held on for a hard-fought victory, taking three crucial points to top Group A.
Standout Performers
- Ada Hegerberg (Norway): Scored her 50th international goal and was instrumental in Norway's comeback.
- Nadine Riesen (Switzerland): Opened the scoring and was a constant threat down the flank.
Scorers
Team | Scorer | Minute |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Nadine Riesen | 28' |
| Norway | Ada Hegerberg | 54' |
| Norway | Julia Stierli (OG) | 58' |
- Missed Penalty: Ada Hegerberg (Norway), 70'
- Yellow Card: Thea Bjelde (Norway), 86'
Team Stats
| Statistic | Switzerland | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Total Attempts | 17 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Passes Completed | 422 | 364 |
| Fouls | 8 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
Player of the Match
Ingrid Syrstad Engen (Norway) was named Player of the Match for her crucial defensive performance, including a vital goal-line block in stoppage time that preserved Norway’s win.
What’s Next?
Norway’s win puts them at the top of Group A, while Switzerland will look to bounce back in their next group stage fixture.