34
18:35
Borges stands as Viola Calligaris dribbles past her in her own penalty area. There is some frustration involved, which is why Jana Adámková addressed a few words of warning to her.
33
18:34
Now Sow lies down briefly after colliding with a Portuguese woman. A few seconds of deep breathing are enough for the game to continue.
32
18:32
The subsequent free kick flies almost from the center line into the Nati’s penalty area, but once again Kiwic has the air superiority and clears with a header.
30
18:31
Aigbogun is late against Ana Borges and kicks her right foot with the long lunge. The 29-year-old has already been warned and should be annoyed because Borges is rolling back and forth on the floor. The referee turns a blind eye.
29
18:30
After almost half an hour, the teams equalize. If Portugal hadn’t bungled the start, it could well still be a draw here.
26
18:26
Dolores Silva also crosses a free kick into the middle, but again only finds Thalmann’s hands. The Iberians still have to work on that.
24
18:25
Bachmann is allowed to kick a free kick into the penalty area for the second time. This time the Portuguese are more careful but fail to clear the ball for almost 20 seconds. It goes back and forth for a long time, the Swiss women take several shots at the end, but no shot flies on goal. Ultimately, the Seleção das Quinas freed itself.
22
18:23
The game is briefly interrupted due to an injury on the part of the western Europeans. Everyone takes a few sips before continuing. It also continues for the affected Tatiana Pinto. She apparently took a hit to the solar plexus.
21
18:21
Silva is sent again, which has significant speed advantages over Aigbogun. The pre-stressed full-back puts her body into the duel wonderfully on the baseline and thus claims the ball!
20
18:20
Now Jéssica Silva breaks into the penalty area and only has Kiwic in front of her. However, the experienced defender and goalscorer stays calm and can tip the ball off the Portuguese’s foot.
19
18:20
The free kick due from the right touchline flies on the head of a Swiss woman and is thus cleared.
18
18:18
Yellow card for Eseosa Aigbogun (Switzerland)
Jéssica Silva turns to her opponent once more, but Aigbogun literally holds on to her until Adámková calls off the whistle and penalizes with a yellow card.
18
18:18
A very concentrated game develops in which caution prevails. While Switzerland can live well with the lead, Portugal certainly doesn’t want to catch the early 0:3.
14
18:15
Jéssica Silva is one of the assets in the Seleção. If she lets an opponent get out on the right, there are usually two more in her way, so she loses the ball after all.
12.
18:12
At the same time, the Swiss have so far not let anything burn. Offensive Portugal is not yet taking place.
11.
18:12
Furthermore, possession of the ball remains largely a matter for the national team. Portugal are trying to defend and, with the two big exceptions, are doing quite well.
8th.
18:09
A first free-kick from the Seleção das Quinas flies in the middle of the penalty area, but finds no team-mates. So Gaëlle Thalmann grabs the ball on his own five.
7.
18:07
Of course, the Swiss now have a lot of time. Portugal started rather defensively, but this tactic didn’t help them after just seven minutes.
5.
18:05
Tooor for Switzerland, 0:2 by Rahel Kiwic
Switzerland celebrates the perfect start! Bachmann kicks a free kick from the left half-field into the sixteen, which is getting longer and longer. At the far post, Kiwic jumped towards the ball and headed past Inês Pereira in the near post!
4.
18:04
The first efforts of the Portuguese women silted up in front of the penalty area.
2.
18:02
Tooor for Switzerland, 0:1 by Coumba Sow
The national team leads with the first shot! A pass from Crnogorčević to the top is blocked. Reuteler follows up and the ball bounces onto Sow’s right foot. The 27-year-old shoots from a good 20 meters and hits the flat left corner cleanly!
1.
18:01
The ball is released. Ramona Bachmann toasts. Let the wild ride begin!
17:56
Both teams are already on the field at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Manchester. Play the national anthems. It will not be long.
17:54
Jana Adámková will referee this group game. Line judges Lucie Ratajová and Mária Súkeníková will assist the 44-year-old.
17:51
After goalkeeper Gaëlle Thalmann and defense chief Rahel Kiwic were missing in the clear 0:4 against England, they are now rotating back into the team. Coach Nils Nielsen initially leaves Seraina Friedli and Luana Bühler on the bench.
17:43
Almost two weeks ago, Francisco Neto’s team last tested against Australia. In 12th place in the FIFA world rankings, the Portuguese drew at least a 1-1 draw. Due to the good result, the coach only changes in one position: Ana Borges rotates into the storm for Kika Nazareth.
17:35
On the other hand, the national team is in a playoff place in the World Cup qualifiers, but failed to prepare for the Euros. They caught a 7-0 defeat against Germany and lost 4-0 to this year’s hosts England. Accordingly, there are many question marks when it comes to the performance of the Swiss women. In Group C, however, both Portugal and Switzerland are outsiders.
17:27
The current form curve is difficult to determine. Portugal are currently third in World Cup qualifying, which would not be enough for the finals. During the preparatory games against Greece and Australia, the Seleção das Quinas remained unbeaten.
17:18
It was also close for the Swiss women, but they managed to qualify in a sporty way. In the penalty shoot-out against the Czech Republic, Alisha Lehmann, Lia Wälti and Ana-Maria Crnogorčević kept their nerves and ultimately gave the Nati a 4-3 lead to the finals, after twice only having drawn 1-1. Like the Portuguese, the Swiss have qualified for a European Championship finals for the second time, although the tournament has only been played with 16 teams since 2017.
17:09
Since the tournament was postponed by a year, the qualification was almost a year and a half ago. Back then, both Portugal and Switzerland needed the playoff rounds. Although the Seleção das Quinas lost by a narrow 1-0 on aggregate, their Russian opponents have since been suspended. In this respect, the luck of the draw was on the side of the Portuguese, who took the vacant place.
17:00
Welcome to the European Women’s Championship! At 18:00 Portugal and Switzerland open Group C. Have fun!