Switzerland vs Norway 0-0: Women’s World Cup – as it happened
All the action from the game between Switzerland and Norway at New Zealand’s Waikato Stadium.
This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These are all the updates from the Women’s World Cup 2023 match between Switzerland and Norway on Tuesday, July 25.
This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These are all the updates from the Women’s World Cup 2023 match between Switzerland and Norway on Tuesday, July 25.
- Norway’s World Cup hangs in the balance after they were held to a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- Switzerland top Group A with four points. New Zealand and the Philippines sit second and third respectively on three points while Norway are bottom of the group with one point.
- Norway’s leading scorer, Ada Hegerberg, who has 42 goals for her country, reportedly injured herself in the warm-up and did not feature.
- FIFA rankings: Switzerland 20, Norway 12.
- Live updates
- Match stats
- Lineups
That’s a wrap
Thanks for joining us for live coverage of the goalless draw in Hamilton. Group A will now reach a thrilling climax on Sunday.
We’ll be back soon with more coverage from the group stages at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Philippines victory opens up Group A
A reminder of the earlier game in Group A, as the Philippines stunned joint hosts New Zealand with a 1-0 win in Wellington.
That result blew this group wide open and this evening’s draw in Hamilton has kept things extremely tight.
History made. ✅@PilipinasWNFT secure their first #FIFAWWC win and Group A is wide open! 🇵🇭
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 25, 2023
Hegerberg facing a groin issue
An update on Norway’s Ada Hegerberg who caused a huge shock by walking straight down the tunnel just before kickoff.
The team’s official Twitter account released this comment from the national team doctor: “Ada Hegerberg got a feeling in the groin on the last sprint during the warm-up.”
It will be a nervous wait for Norway to see if she can make it for the final group game against the Philippines.
Group A remains wide open
Switzerland end the day top of Group A. They are in pole position going into the final round of fixtures on Sunday.
Norway have it all to do against the Philippines if they are going to progress to the knockout stages. They need to find some goals and fast, they’ve now gone four games in a row without scoring at a major tournament.
Switzerland leads the standings, while the Filipinas climb one spot higher in Group A of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!#FIFAWWC #BeyondGreatness pic.twitter.com/MBLiDRJhwg
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) July 25, 2023
A stalemate in Hamilton
Neither side could find the breakthrough in Hamilton.
Graham Hansen made a big difference when she came on for Norway, and many will be wondering why she didn’t start the game.
The Swiss players look fairly happy with the point. They are yet to concede a goal at this World Cup and will fancy their chances against New Zealand in their final Group A match.
Full-time
All square in Hamilton. A tight encounter, lacking in too many real chances.
A point takes Switzerland to the top of Group A with a great chance of qualification for the knockout stages.
Norway have plenty of work to do. They remain without a goal at this World Cup.
Full-time: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Late chances for Switzerland
Coumba Sow looks like she has wasted a great opportunity to find a winner, but the flag goes up for offside to spare her blushes.
90+3 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Switzerland make a change
One Swiss change to update on. Piubel has gone off for Meriame Terchoun.
90+1 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Four minutes added on
We are heading towards a third goalless draw at this World Cup.
That’s unless either side can find a winner in the four minutes of added time that have just been announced.
90 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
A double change for Norway
Off: Thea Bjelde, Vilde Boe Risa
On: Marit Bratberg Lund, Ingrid Syrstad Engen
89 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Graham Hansen wastes another Norway free kick
Another free kick for Norway. This one is central and just outside of the “D”. Hansen kicks it, but the ball sails over the bar. Not her best effort by far.
86 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Norway win a dangerous free kick
Norway win a free kick on the far left-hand side, just outside of the Switzerland box. Graham Hansen drives the ball in, but Crnogorcevic gets it away.
84 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Into the final 10 minutes
Less than 10 minutes of normal time remains in Hamilton. A draw is probably not a bad result for Switzerland, but Norway will be desperate for a late winner.
Piubel finds herself offside in the Norway box after some good build-up play from the Swiss.
82 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Switzerland make a change
Reuteler leaves the field to be replaced by Sandrine Mauron.
80 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Boe Risa fires over for Norway
Norway have another corner. The initial ball into the box is tipped away by Thalmann, but the second ball falls to Boe Risa who is unable to keep her shot down.
78 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Double save from Thalmann
Great work from Thalmann again. Firstly she saves a shot from Graham Hansen by diving low to her left.
Then she gets back up to block an attempt that was possibly heading in at the near post. Great goalkeeping.
76 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Two changes for Norway
Off: Sophie Roman Haug, Tuva Hansen
On: Karina Saevik, Anja Sonstevold
74 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Reuteler attempts a difficult volley
Geraldine Reuteler shows some terrific technique as she attempts a volley from outside the box. She makes a great connection with the ball, but it’s straight into the arms of the Norway keeper.
72 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Tuva Hansen causing trouble down the left
Tuva Hansen makes a great run down the left hand side, but a great challenge from Eseosa Aigbogun results in a Norway corner which is cleared by Switzerland.
70 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Both teams finding more space
The game is starting to open up, with both sides finding more space.
Crnogorcevic goes on a strong run down the right for Switzerland, but her ball into the box is cleared.
67 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Chance for Bachmann
Bachmann goes on a solo run towards the Norway box. She strikes the ball with her left foot, but it goes wide of the goal.
Mikalsen remains fairly untroubled.
65 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Graham Hansen tests Thalmann
Graham Hansen zips a wicked ball into the box from the right. It’s tricky for Thalmann who manages to tip it away to safety.
Norway continue to press.
63 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
A landmark match for Graham Hansen
Norway substitute Graham Hansen is making her 100th appearance for the national team.
Switzerland coach Inka Grings has just been warned about her behaviour on the touchline. She’s spent a lot of the game appealing decisions.
61 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Norway make a change
Eikeland makes way for Barcelona winger Caroline Graham Hansen.
Shortly after, Bachmann goes close after good link-up play with Sow. The resulting corner evades everyone and goes out for a throw-in.
58 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway
Crucial save from Thalmann
A big save from Thalmann in the Swiss goal after a thunderous close-range shot from Roman Haug.
Thalmann appears to have hurt herself in the process of making that save. The 37-year-old receives medical attention before gingerly returning to her feet.
56 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Norway