Sweden and Germany progressed into the last eight of the 2025 Women’s Euro after a thrilling five-goal affair.
What ought to be a keenly contested tie ended up being one sided as the Swedes tore their opponents aside on Saturday night in Zurich.
The tie between the Sweden – the inaugural champions and the eight-time winners stated with a goal rush in the opening quarter.
Jule Brand gave Germany the lead after seven minutes but the lasted five minutes as Arsenal midfielder Stints Blackstenius restored parity.
Smila Holmbrrg gave Sweden the lead in the 25th minute from s defected shot after a dashing run into the box.
Things got worse for the Germans after Carlotta Wamser received a red card for deliberately blocking a shot at goal with her hand.
Fridolina Rolfo stepped up and converted the penalty to give the Swedes a 3-1 lead into the break.
Substitute Lina Hurtig added the fourt goal 10 minutes from regulation time as Sweden topped Group C with maximum points.
Meanwhile, having lost two matches each, Poland and Denmark treated their goals to a five-goal fest at the Swisspoarena in Luzern.
Natalia Padilla and Ewa Pajor have Poland a two-goal lead at halftime after a five attempts on goal.
Janni Thomsen reduced the deficit just before the hour mark to ignite a comeback for the Danish ladies.
However, the video assistant referee disallowed Nadia Nadim’s equalizer for offside in the 70th minute.
Martyna Wiankowska restored Poland’s two-goal lead six minutes later with a brilliant strike courtesy of Natalia Padilla’s pass.
Danish Signe Brunne attempted another comeback as she scored seven times from time to make the scoreline 3-2 but Poland a famous win over Denmark as both teams return home.
