Switzerland Women defeated Israel Women 2-0 at Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, with goals from Beney and Stierli securing a comfortable European Qualifiers play-off win.
Switzerland seal comfortable victory
Switzerland Women delivered a professional and disciplined performance at Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, defeating Israel Women 2-0 in the second leg of the Women’s European Qualifiers play-offs. Backed by enthusiastic home support, Pia Sundhage’s team controlled the tempo of the match from the opening whistle. They showcased their tactical superiority and defensive organization, ensuring a smooth and well-deserved passage into the next phase of the qualification campaign with a solid clean sheet.
Beney breaks the deadlock
The hosts started brightly, probing the Israeli defense with quick passing and sustained pressure. Israel fought hard to stay compact and block shooting lanes, but their resistance was finally broken on the half-hour mark.
In the 30th minute, Naomi Beney found space inside the penalty area and calmly slotted the ball home, giving Switzerland a thoroughly deserved 1-0 lead. The opener settled any early nerves, allowing the Swiss side to dictate the rhythm of the game and comfortably manage the remainder of the first half.
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Stierli wraps up win late on
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Switzerland dominating possession while Israel occasionally threatened on the counter-attack. The Swiss defense remained impenetrable, snuffing out any danger before it reached the goalkeeper. As the match drifted into stoppage time, the hosts added the finishing touch to their dominant display. In the 90th+2 minute, Julia Stierli rose to the occasion, firing home a brilliant goal to make it 2-0 and seal a convincing victory for the home side.