Press review/Euro 2025: We jubilant in Switzerland, we cry in Finland

The equalization of Riola Xhemaili in the 92nd minute and the historic qualification of the Swiss female team for the quarter -finals of “sound” Euro obviously appear in the media this Friday morning. But we obviously do not have the same feeling depending on whether we travel a Swiss title or a Finn …

In the Geneva Tribune et 24 hoursDaniel Visentini chose to focus on the fact that “the Geneva stadium, full as an egg, carried the Swiss to allow them to equalize and spin in the quarter -finals”.

He specifies: “Everyone has only done one to wear Switzerland and to push, with Riola Xhemaili, the ball at the bottom of the Finnish cage, during the stoppages of play. From pain to happiness: communion.”

“The last frights did not count, Switzerland was holding its place in the quarterfinals,” concludes our colleague. A part of history has been written and this stage in Geneva, an animal curious like all the stadiums, remained full as an egg to greet its champions in their tower of honor, their turn of joy. Unforgettable moment. “

On its site, the RTS also highlights the exceptional atmosphere of the Geneva stadium. “Romandie does not have to be ashamed of the atmosphere,” writes Ludovic Perruchoud. Even if the fans’ march did not break a record, the atmosphere was indeed boiling at the Stade de Genève whose stands were garnished with 26,388 spectators. This crowd, conquered by this young selection, certainly went through all the emotions but it had the privilege of attending a moment of history since Switzerland reaches the quarter -finals of one euro for the first time. Even if this tense duel has not reached heights, the important thing is elsewhere. Switzerland will challenge the Spanish armada on July 18 in Bern and amply merit. ”

The Blick Alemanic speaks of a “liberation for everyone, especially for Viola Calligaris”. The Zurich media evokes the opportunity which fell to it in the 11th minute when Calligaris opted “for a chisel four meters from the goal, but which has missed it”. An opportunity “which could have made the nervousness of Switzerland disappear”. He also recalls his “unnecessary fault” that led to the penalty marked by Finland.

“Miraculous Switzerland and in the quarterfinals”, title The team. “In Geneva (ce) Thursday evening, Swiss hostesses did not go far from taking the door against Finland, describes the French specialized daily. But the heroic equalization of Riola Xhemaili in additional time (1-1) allows the Nati to spin in the quarterfinals of the Euro for the first time in its history. The goal of the right foot of Riola Xhemaili, registered in the 90th+2 against Finland, will undoubtedly be a date in the history of the Nati. ”

In Finland, the Swiss equalization obviously plunged supporters from the Pearl – The nickname of the Finnish female team – in sadness. “The Finland tournament ends in a bitter finale”, title Helsingin Sanomat (HS). “Switzerland was the best team, but Finland was responsible after the penalty of Natalia Kuikka in the 79th minute. But the Finnish defense failed to hold. Riola Xhemaili equalized in additional time and propelled Switzerland to the quarterfinals. ”

The daily Yle sports Add: “We were so close to immense success, to be among the eight best teams in Europe after 16 years of absence (Editor’s note: at the euro). In Geneva, it was football in its most beautiful and worst moments at the same time. On the one hand, broken players (Finns)the other of the girls (Swiss) who celebrate as if it was the last day. ”