Norway's first match was a sorry affair, and the former World Cup champions will need to regain their former glory against Switzerland. I firmly believe that this is a crucial match that must not be missed if we want to keep our hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16 alive.
Despite the fact that the Norwegian team is full of good players, they lost 0-1 against New Zealand, which was not a good performance and lacked teamwork. In the last game, their attacking play was poor, so I would suggest that Guro Leiden and Marlene need to be more active in the team's attack and try to score more goals.
The match is expected to be a close one, in other words, Higabao, who plays for Lyon, and Barcelona's Caroline Hansen will need to be on top of their game up front to convert their chances into goals.
On the other hand, Switzerland beat the Philippines 2-0 in their first match and will essentially lock up qualification for the knockout stage if they beat Norway.
I don't think it was an easy win for the Swiss against the Philippines, who are in their first final week, as they were also under pressure early in the game. Ramona Bakowin was once again the player in the spotlight as she scored on her debut. Meanwhile, captain Leah Wardy's performance in the midfield will also play a key role in the team's victory or defeat. As for the defense, Maritz, who plays for Arsenal, will face a big test.
