Caroline Graham Hansen’s Late Chip Seals Norway Win

Caroline Graham Hansen produced yet another decisive moment for her country, lofting a delicate 86th-minute chip over Finland’s keeper to complete Norway’s hard-fought 2-1 victory and leave Hege Riise’s side on the brink of the Women’s EURO knockout rounds.

Caroline Graham Hansen Headlines Stubborn Contest

The Barcelona winger opened brightly, repeatedly driving at Finland’s back line, yet Norway’s early domination faded when Julia Tunturi stunned the favourites with a 25-yard rocket on 22 minutes. Graham Hansen kept probing, but misplaced passes and hesitant movement underlined why Norway have still not fully clicked this summer.

Norway vs Finland Turns After the Interval

Riise responded at half-time, pushing Frida Maanum higher and introducing Guro Reiten. The gamble paid off within six minutes as Maanum’s clever run drew a penalty that Reiten calmly tucked away. Finland, compact and fiercely disciplined, regrouped quickly and almost retook the lead when Adelina Engman clipped the bar.

Moment of Magic Settles It

Just when stalemate beckoned, Graham Hansen drifted into the right channel, collected a raking pass from Maren Mjelde and, spotting keeper Tinja-Riikka Korpela off her line, executed a sumptuous chip that nestled inside the far post. The strike guarantees Norway can advance with a point against Iceland in their final group fixture.

What It Means for the Women’s EURO

The win lifts Norway to six points, three clear of Iceland and Finland, while a vastly superior goal difference all but assures progression. Yet Riise will know sterner challenges await unless her talented squad find greater fluency in possession.

Opinion

Graham Hansen once again papered over Norway’s structural cracks. Her brilliance may carry them through the group, but deeper into the tournament collective cohesion—not individual genius—will determine their ceiling.