Source: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
[Saba Sports News] Just after the opening match of the UEFA Women’s Euro A Group, the host nation Switzerland women’s team lost 1-2 to Norway. This result created a humiliating record for them. According to statistics, since the introduction of the group stage in the UEFA Women’s Euro, Switzerland is the first host nation to lose their opening match. Previously, 8 host nations had 7 wins and 1 draw in their opening matches. Even without considering the group stage format, Switzerland is the first host nation to lose the opening match in the UEFA Women’s Euro. In the previous 12 editions, host nations had 8 wins and 4 draws. The editor believes that this result broke the long-standing unbeaten record of host nations in the opening matches of the UEFA Women’s Euro, changing people’s traditional perception of the advantage of hosting. For Switzerland, the loss in the opening match has increased pressure on their subsequent matches. If they want to qualify, they must adjust quickly and perform better in future games. On the other hand, this could also become a source of motivation for the team, helping them let go of pressure and approach future matches with a more relaxed mindset, possibly unlocking their potential.