Day one of Euro 2025 did not disappoint! Finland secured their first victory at a Women’s European Championship in 16 years, while Norway came from behind to break Swiss hearts in Basel. Sky Sports takes a look at how the action unfolded...
Kosola stars as Finland stun Iceland
Katariina Kosola helped a determined Finland to their first win at a European championships since 2009 - incidentally also the last time they progressed past the group stages at a major tournament.
Kosola's brilliant right-footed strike secured a 1-0 win over 10-player Iceland, who, despite being the highest-ranked team in Group A, were flat and lacked rhythm after losing captain Glodis Viggosdottir to injury early in the game.
Predicted to be a tight and cagey affair, Finland pushed for an opener from the off with Kosola firing constant warning shots, drifting inside onto her favoured foot and testing Cecilia Ran Runarsdottir before eventually making the breakthrough midway through the second half.
Hildur Antonsdottir saw red for two quick-fire cautions just before Kosola's decider - adding to Iceland's woe - and will miss their next group-stage game against hosts Switzerland on Sunday.
Finland, shrugging off the difference in official rankings, were more than deserving of three points and can prepare their next fixture against Norway buoyed by their first major tournament victory for 16 long years.
Finland defender Natalia Kuikka, speaking to womenseuro.com: "After the red card, we were able to score and get momentum. At the end, Iceland were just coming at us, so it honestly didn't feel like they were missing a player.
"Kudos to them for being tough opponents, the last 15 minutes were pretty chaotic. I'm happy we were able to keep a clean sheet and win."
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