Nati’s situation after the draw against Norway: now even a draw is possible

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Everything is open for the last games in Group A on Sunday. All teams still have the opportunity to qualify for the eighth finals on their own. The national team has the best chance. One point is enough for her in Dunedin against New Zealand on Sunday to qualify for the round of 16, and if she wins she will finish first in the group.

Depending on the result in the parallel match between Norway and the Philippines, even a defeat is enough for Switzerland to push through. In the event of a tie, the better goal difference decides. If this is also equal, the number of hits made is decisive. Only then does the criterion of direct contact come into the picture.

Fair play rating could decide

Curious scenarios are also possible. If Switzerland loses 0:1 to the hosts and Norway beats the Philippines 2:0, the fair play rating will decide which of the two teams will advance to the knockout stage. With two warnings, Switzerland is currently at a disadvantage compared to Norway (1). However, if this criterion also does not lead to a decision, then fate decides.

However, the national team does not want to interfere with calculations. “We will play to win. We don’t want to risk having to tremble until the 90th minute against an opponent with the home crowd behind us,” said captain Lia Wälti. “Our goal is clear: we want to be the first in the group.”

Source : Blick