Switzerland tackles the second match of its Euro, Sunday in Bern (9:00 p.m./RTS 2), with a conviction: it can beat Iceland. Both the speeches held since the frustrating initial defeat against Norway (2-1) and the promises seen during the first half in Basel testify to this. It remains to convert this certainty into points on the new natural lawn of the Wankdorf.
The selection of Pia Sundhage would be wrong not to believe it. His match and especially his first period against the Norwegians were excellent. Alas, there was this concentration of ten minutes which places her in a clear situation: she must win. A draw would not condemn it certainly, a defeat not necessarily either, on the sine qua non condition that Norway and Finland do not share the stake in the other meeting of group A (6:00 p.m./RTS 2). But a success would place her in a good position before her last duel in the group stage.
The players, like Iman Beney, are perfectly aware of it. No question, however, to switch to anxiety. “”We have to impose ourselves, but I am not worried“Explains the young Valaisanne.”If we play as Wednesday, it will be fine“When reminded him of the two draws in the League of Nations, the recruit of Manchester City does not formalize.”Well, we did not beat them, but if we watch the latest match we played against them in Iceland, where we made 3-3, their goals come from errors from us. It will therefore be more effective behind and not take any risks“And avoid these empty passages.
Watch out for the stored bullets
The assistant coach Lilie Persson abounds. “”Faced with Iceland, you will have to be 100% concentrated all the time, even if we win“, Underlines the Swedish technician. The Swiss will have to be particularly attentive to the set kicks or the long keys, similar to corners, Icelanders. Beyond the details to be corrected, there are bases not to be forgotten and a principle to keep in mind, according to Persson:”No pressure, just fun“. The one that the Swiss took on the field of the Saint-Jacques park and given to the many audiences during a large majority of the meeting.
Bern, Ludovic Perruchéd
