The stoppage-time leveler by substitute Riola Xhemaili advanced the Swiss at the expense of the Finns — and earned the hosts a full week of anticipation before its first ever knockout game at a Women’s Euros. The wait was a mighty long time — 41 years — and will end next Friday in Bern, likely against world champion Spain.

Switzerland goalscorer Riola Xhemaili said her side “never stopped dreaming” after the tournament hosts avoided a group stage exit with a stoppage time equaliser against Finland. Substitute Xhemaili levelled the scores in the 92nd minute at Stade de Geneve to secure a 1-1 draw and progression to the quarter-finals as Group A runners up,

Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Finland on Thursday that sent the joyous hosts through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2025, and sends heartbroken Finland home.