Loss 0: 4 in Belgium – Switzerland currently misses the EM direct – sport qualification

• The women’s national team went down in the qualification for the European Championships against Belgium away to Leuven with 0: 4.
• One point would have been enough to qualify directly for Swiss women.
• Swiss women are threatened with barrage, but the decision has not yet been finalized.

In the 36th minute, with a score of 0: 1, Nati saw the worst case against Belgium: captain and midfield strategist Lia Wälti entered an aerial duel and hit her opponent with full force on the back of the head. Even after prolonged treatment, Wälti was unable to continue playing due to a concussion. Nati coach Nils Nielsen brought in young striker Svenja Fölmli, which resulted in a tactical change.

Otherwise it was a half time to forget:

• 24. Minute: Switzerland seems to have it under control, but the Belgians take the lead out of nowhere. Elvira Herzog, who replaces goalkeeper Gaëlle Thalmann, absent due to a positive crown test, misses a well-chosen cross. Tine de Caigny benefits and heads 1-0.
• 45. Minute: Once again the Swiss defense makes a bad impression. Viola Calligaris and Eseosa Aigbogun fail to cover the ball. Belgian Tessa Wullaert persevered and fought for the ball, playing it against De Caigny, who easily equalized the brace at 2-0.

No increase in the second half

With their backs to the wall and without captain Wälti, Switzerland could not get back into the game. In central defense and as a goalkeeper he is often shaky and surprisingly lacking in ideas. The Belgians, on the other hand, convinced with great will and precise offensive play. The home team scored 3-0 (73rd minute) and 4-0 (85th) in the final 20 minutes. With this victory Belgium qualified directly for the European Championship.

Good playful starting position

With this defeat, Switzerland lost a sweaty starting position. As matches are still pending in other groups, the Swiss will not find out until 2021 whether they will receive the direct ticket as one of the group’s top three runners-up or whether they will have to contest a barrage in April.

Italy in group B as well as Finland or Portugal in group E could snatch the place from the SFV selection. Any blocking opponent would be drawn in a draw.