Finland 1-1 Switzerland result - Riola Xhemaili's last-gasp equaliser sends hosts into Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals

Switzerland scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women's Euros, as Riola Xhemaili's stoppage-time equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw with Finland.

The tournament hosts were in danger of elimination from Group A, as Natalia Kuikka's 79th-minute penalty put Finland ahead in the winner-take-all clash at Stade de Geneve.

However, substitute Xhemaili struck 13 minutes later to secure the point Switzerland needed to progress to the last eight, where they will play the winners of Group B.

It was a game of few opportunities between the sides locked on three points behind Group A winners Norway.

The contest did not burst into life until the 77th minute when Viola Calligaris' needless lunge on Emma Koivisto presented the opportunity to Kuikka, who calmly rolled the ball past Livia Peng from 12 yards out.

However, Switzerland dusted themselves down and their persistence was eventually rewarded with a crucial equaliser in the second minute of stoppage time.

As Finland dropped ever deeper, Geraldine Reuteler's low drive was helped into the net by Xhemaili, preventing the hosts from getting kicked out of their own party.

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Switzerland had never progressed to the quarter-finals of the Women's Euro.

It looked like the wait would go on when Kuikka calmly tucked away from the penalty spot 11 minutes from time, following Calligaris' needless lunge.

Finland, themselves, had not been to the knockout stages since 2009, and they dropped deeper as the clock ticked down in a desperate bid to hold onto their lead.

However, it proved crucial in the second minute of stoppage time, when Reuteler's low drive was helped in by the alert Xhemaili.

It was enough to give the hosts the point they needed to book their place in the quarter-finals, where they will play the Group B winners on July 18.

Finland 1-1 Switzerland

Time is running out for Finland, who send a long free-kick into the box.

It is only cleared as far as Ahtinen, but her volley is way off target.

Switzerland are almost there...

Switzerland have regained second place in the nick of time.

Can they hold onto it, or are we set for another dramatic twist?

It all changes again, and the hosts may just have saved themselves!

Finland continue to drop deep to protect their lead, but pay the price.

Following a patient build-up, Reuteler drills the ball towards goal, and an alert Xhemaili reacts quickest to steer it into the net.

Switzerland regain second place in Group A...

That's how long Switzerland have to avoid getting kicked out of their own party!

Switzerland desperately push for the equaliser as Finland drop deeper.

Vallotto's cross is met at the near post by Crnogorcevic, but she cannot steer her header towards goal.

It could well be...

The hosts are awarded a free-kick in a decent position, and Xhemaili stands over the ball.

The substitute takes, but her long-range attempt is just too high.

Switzerland make their final substitutions, introducing Lehmann and Xhemaili for Beney and Stierli.

Meanwhile, Roth is on for Finland, as Kosola makes way.

ALL CHANGE

Crucially, Kuikka's penalty lifts Finland above Switzerland to second place in Group A.

Should this scoreline remain, it would take them through.

As calm as you like from the veteran defender!

Kuikka is made to wait a long time before the referee eventually blows her whistle.

But, despite the delay, she calmly slots the ball down the centre of the goal, as Peng dives out of the way.

As things stand, they will go through!

Finland go on the attack, though Switzerland appear to have them contained.

Therefore, it seems incredulous when Calligaris rashly goes in on Emma Koivisto, who she subsequently catches late.

The referee cannot point to the spot quickly enough, and the home fans are stunned.

Finland also turn to their substitutes.

Rantala and Lehtola are introduced in favour of Sallstrom and Summanen.

Sundhage turns to the bench and Schertenleib is given a breather, with Pilgrim replacing her.

It's still 0-0 and that will suit Switzerland, who only need a point to progress.

Can they hold out?