Portugal fight from two goals down to earn Group C draw against Switzerland

Portugal’s Jessica Silva (left) celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Group C match at Leigh Sports Village, Wigan. Picture date: Saturday July 9, 2022.

Jessica Silva’s equaliser ensured the battle of the Group C underdogs ended all square as Portugal fought back from from 2-0 down against Switzerland to take a point.

Trailing to goals from Coumba Sow and Rahel Kiwic inside the opening five minutes at Leigh Sports Village, Francisco Neto’s side, only at the finals as a result of Russia’s expulsion, hit back through Diana Gomes and Silva to claim a 2-2 draw.