Swiss Seal Win Over Northern Ireland Women in Added Time

Switzerland beat Northern Ireland Women 2-0 as both nations started their World Cup 2027 qualifying campaigns.

The Swiss led midway through the first half, when Riola Zhemaili scored after a Lia Walti corner was headed back across goal by Sydney Schertenleib.

It was the 91st minute before the hosts confirmed the three points, as Svenja Folmli struck from outside the box.

Wilf Frith

Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.

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