Host nation Switzerland put its Women's European Championship campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over Iceland on Sunday, eliminating its opponents in the process and avoiding the possibility of a penalty shootout in its final group match.
Geraldine Reuteler netted with 14 minutes remaining as the Stadion Wankdorf erupted in celebration in a sea of red, and Alayah Pilgrim sealed the result right at the death to leave their team on the brink of history.
"This is something special I have to say," said Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage , who steered the United States to two Olympic titles. "I did not believe that Swiss people could create this kind of atmosphere."
It was only a second-ever win at the Euros for Switzerland, which has never made it to the knockout stages.
It will now be all to play for on Thursday when Switzerland meets Finland in their final group match, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake. Both teams are level on three points - three points behind Norway, which beat Finland 2-1 earlier and has now advanced to the knockout stage as Group A champion.