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Canadian star Olivia Smith hurt in not-so-friendly loss to Switzerland

Switzerland scored early and secured their first-ever win over Canada as star Canadian striker Olivia Smith was injured in a physical match, Canada missed multiple scoring chances.

  • On Friday in Lucerne, Switzerland women's national soccer team defeated Canada women's national soccer team 1-0 at Swissporarena, with Alayah Pilgrim scoring the early winner.
  • Swiss pressure and defensive lapses created the opening that led to Alayah Pilgrim's goal, while physical Swiss play contributed to Olivia Smith's first-half injury.
  • Despite creating opportunities, Canada outshot Switzerland 13-8 but had only three shots on goal, while Janine Sonis missed multiple clear chances against Swiss goalkeeper Livia Peng.
  • The loss marked Switzerland's first-ever win over Canada, ending Canada's five-meeting unbeaten run; Canada now faces the Netherlands on Tuesday and closes out 2025 with two matches against Japan in the November FIFA window.
  • Looking at the Swiss side, the 65-year-old Pia Sundhage-coached team was relegated from League A and faces a four-team qualifying group between next February and June next year.
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Canada suffered a costly 1-0 loss to Switzerland in a friendly match, while attacker Olivia Smith injured in the first half.

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Switzerland celebrates its first triumph against Canada in front of 10,000 spectators in Lucerne. Alayah Pilgrim scored the decisive goal early in the game.

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Alayah Pilgrim shoots the Swiss Nati for a 1-0 test game victory against Canada.

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Kurier broke the news in on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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