Switzerland claimed their first ever win at a women’s European finals but had to hold on for 11 minutes of injury time to defeat Iceland in Doetinchem.

Both sides needed a result after losing their opening games but it was Iceland, backed by fervent support, who took the lead after 33 minutes. Fanndis Fridriksdottir collected a through pass and drove the ball beyond Gaëlle Thalmann and into the bottom corner.

Switzerland rallied to equalise just before the break, with captain Lara Dickenmann’s shot deflected into the Iceland net, and Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s team took the lead early in the second half.

Ramona Bachmann met Noelle Maritz’s cross to head home after a slick passing move and put the tournament debutants in position to earn their first win – but it would be another 49 minutes before they could celebrate.

During the extended period of stoppage time, which came after an injury to Thalmann, Iceland launched several corners into the penalty box, but were unable to find an equaliser. Bachmann came close to sealing victory for Switzerland on the break, hitting the bar after a mazy run into the Iceland area.

France come back to deny Austria surprise win

France responded after going a goal down against unfancied Austria to earn a 1-1 draw from their second group game of the tournament.

Lisa Makas blasted Austria in front from just inside the penalty area after 27 minutes, and the Austrians took their surprise lead into the break.

They might have doubled their advantage but Laura Feiersinger squandered a golden opportunity, and France made them pay when Amandine Henry replied early in the second period with a headed finish at a French corner.

Henry nearly found a winner ten minutes later only to be denied by a fine Manuela Zinsberger save, leaving the two sides level on four points at the top of Group C.

Dominik Thalhammer, the Austria coach, was proud of his side’s display. “This was very similar to the Switzerland game, a defensive performance. France are a world-class team but we managed to put them under pressure for 15 minutes of the first half and at the end of the second, too.”