By Catherine MacKenzie (11/9/25) Above: Brann celebrate their win. Photo: nettavisen.no. SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of a record-breaking 16,000-strong crowd in Norway, putting a dent in United’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The context As the final qualifying round, this two-legged fixture is the last opportunity forContinue reading “SK Brann Kvinner beat Manchester United in front of record-breaking crowd”
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Cristiana Girelli brace sees Italy clinch first semi-final in 28 years
Norway 1-2 Italy By Gethin Thurlow Above: Girelli heads Italy into the lead. Photo: Azzurri_En on X. Italy beat Norway through a brace by captain Cristiana Girelli with the winner scored in stoppage time. The win sees Azzurri through to a first Women’s European Championship semi final since 1997. Italy looked like a totally rejuvenatedContinue reading “Cristiana Girelli brace sees Italy clinch first semi-final in 28 years”
Women’s Euros Group A: Finland v Switzerland, Norway v Iceland
By Gethin Thurlow (11/07/2025) Above: Switzerland celebrate a historic achievement. Photo: Alessandra Tarantino / AP. Finland 1 – 1 Switzerland Team news and context: It all came down to this. Finland v Switzerland, plucky underdogs v the free-flowing Swiss for a place in the quarter finals. Both were sat on three points in a straightContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group A: Finland v Switzerland, Norway v Iceland”
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”
Four points out of six for France against Norway in two Nations League encounters
Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes France’s pair of UEFA Women’s Nations League matches Norway. First, away in Oslo, then at home in Reims (1/11/23). Above: The France team that started their UEFA Nations League game in Oslo against Norway. Photo: Tim GUIGON / FFF. Norway 1-2 France Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo, Norway – 27th October The first seriousContinue reading “Four points out of six for France against Norway in two Nations League encounters”
World Cup Preview: Norway
by Genevieve Henry (18/6/23) Above: Norway and Ada Hegerberg will be hoping for plenty to celebrate in the World Cup. Photo: The Guardian. The Norwegian women’s national team are one of the best in the history of women’s football. The Scandinavian powerhouse have dropped off in form in the last few years, but they willContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Norway”
Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022
Impetus’ Ben Gilby hears from England head coach Sarina Wiegman as her team’s final opponents for this historic year are announced (29/9/22). Above: Norway’s Ada Hegerberg is one of the top stars that the Lionesses will face in the November international window. Photo: Olympique Lyonnais. England’s final matches of 2023 will see them meet fellowContinue reading “Lionesses Announce Japan And Norway Tests To Round Off 2022”
Billa Breaks Passive Norway
Austria 1-0 Norway by Jorge Ceron (16/7/22) Above: Nicole Billa heads the winning goal for Austria. Photo: Euro 2022. Norway, many people’s dark horses to advance deep into the competition ended a nightmare week in the tournament with elimination at the group stages at Brighton. Despite being beaten 8-0 by England a few days earlier,Continue reading “Billa Breaks Passive Norway”
Lionesses Bare Their Teeth Whilst Austria Set Up Final Game Decider
Impetus’ Darrell Allen and Jorge Ceron round-up on a dramatic evening of action in Group A. Darrell reviews England’s sensational demolition of Norway whilst Jorge’s reflects on Austria’s game with Northern Ireland which sets them up with a chance of a Quarter-Final berth (12/7/22). Above: The sheer joy of the Lionesses was reflected around theContinue reading “Lionesses Bare Their Teeth Whilst Austria Set Up Final Game Decider”
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