Swiss women’s national team ahead of historic World Cup semi-final against Canada

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  Shot in Fate: Laura Zimmermann’s goal in overtime against Russia brings Switzerland into the semi-finals.

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  The excitement is huge, with Swiss women qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2012.

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  Replaced goalkeeper Andrea Brandly (r.) congratulates Saskia Maurer, who kept her box clear against Russia.

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  Noemi Rehner (left) lost her group game 0-5 against the Canadians here, Switzerland.

Photos of the feelings of the players of our national team went around the world. Enthusiastic and sometimes teary-eyed Swiss women sang the national anthem after their quarter-final thriller against Russia. A 3-2 win in extra time after a 0-2 loss is pure ecstasy!

“We couldn’t stop believing the turnaround,” says star striker Lara Stalder. And some older players were reminded of the Olympic bronze games in Sochi. We knew there was only one hit and no one can stop us.”

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