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Women’s Euros Group A: Norway v Finland, Switzerland v Iceland

By Gethin Thurlow and Catherine MacKenzie (06/07/2025) Above: Reuteler celebrates scoring for Switzerland. Photo: Nick Potts / PA. Finland 1 – 2 Norway Team news and context: A matchup between the two winners of the first gameday, both sides came in knowing a win would guarantee knockout stage qualification. Finland could be extremely satisfied withContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group A: Norway v Finland, Switzerland v Iceland”

Women’s Euros Group A: Finland v Iceland, Switzerland v Norway

By Gethin Thurlow (02/07/2025) Above: Switzerland celebrate scoring against Norway. Photo: UEFA. Iceland 0 – 1 Finland Team news and context: A Scandinavian derby to kick off the Euros, both teams were looking to do something they couldn’t manage in England – win a game. For each, it was perhaps the greatest chance at this,Continue reading “Women’s Euros Group A: Finland v Iceland, Switzerland v Norway”

Pedro Martínez Losa Names Scotland Squad Ahead of Pinatar Cup

With the Pinatar Cup just days away Pedro Martínez Losa has named his Scotland side who will take part in the competition hoping to secure Scotland’s second trophy in 4 years. Scotland have done well in recent years when playing in the Pinatar Cup finishing Winners in 2020 and third place in 2023 but thisContinue reading “Pedro Martínez Losa Names Scotland Squad Ahead of Pinatar Cup”

Germany Popp To Milton Keynes For Three More Points

by Johnathan Stack (17/7/22) Above: Germany celebrate after Nicole Anyomi scored her first international goal against Finland last night. Photo: @DFB_Frauen Alexandra Popp continued her rich vein of form as she scored her third goal in three games as Germany maintained their 100% record at UEFA Euro 2022. A great crowd of over 20,000 fansContinue reading “Germany Popp To Milton Keynes For Three More Points”

Talaslahti Looks Ahead To Denmark Clash

Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was in Finland’s media conference today and spoke to goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti (10/7/22). Above: Katriina Talaslahti in action for Fleury in France’s D1 Arkema this season. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus. Finland’s young goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti recognises the importance of Finland’s game against Scandinavian rivals Denmark in Milton Keynes on Tuesday withContinue reading “Talaslahti Looks Ahead To Denmark Clash”

Spanish Strategy Defeats Fast Starting Finns

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (9/7/22) Above: Lucia Garcia Cordoba wheels away in delight after scoring for Spain. Photo: Euro 2022. Spain overcame a shock early goal concession to overcome Finland by the comfortable-looking scoreline of 4-1 at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes. Having to overcome adversity is a theme of Spain’s Euros. As well as having toContinue reading “Spanish Strategy Defeats Fast Starting Finns”

Euros Preview: Finland

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (30/6/22). Above: Finland celebrate qualifying for the European Championships. Photo: Emmi Korhonen. The Finland women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as the “Boreal Owls” (Helmarit in Finnish). They are currently 28th in FIFA’s Women’s World Ranking list. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Katriina Talaslahti, Anna Tamminen, Tinja-Riikka Korpela. Defenders: Elli Pikkujämsä, TuijaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Finland”

France Retain Title On Home Soil

Photo: The French squad pictured with the trophy after their final match against the Netherlands. Photo: @equipedefrancef Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 2022 France Tournament (23/2/22). France played and won their three games in France Tournament and kept their title for the second consecutive year. February 16, 2022: France won 5-0 against Finland. It was anContinue reading “France Retain Title On Home Soil”