Norway Seal Knockout Spot After Graham Hansen Denies Brave Finland

Norway became the first team to reach the knockout stages of Women's Euro 2025 after grinding out a 2-1 victory over a courageous Finland.

- Sophie Downey |

Caroline Graham Hansen's late winner in Sion broke Helmarit hearts after Oona Sevenius had cancelled out Eva Nystrom's unfortunate early own goal.

It was Norway's experience that eventually told when their decorated vice-captain struck in the 84th minute against the run of play.

"Every player in this team is important," their head coach, Gemma Grainger, said. "Caro today with the individual brains to get the goal and then [the rest of the team] for the work they put in. We're a very together team. We understand where our strengths are."

"The most important thing is that you get the three points. At this level, at this tournament, the games are so competitive. You're not going to have every moment of every game... we found a way to win and I am very happy to be sat here with the points."