Signe Gaupset Double Fires Norway Past Iceland 4-3

Signe Gaupset, still only 18, produced a dazzling two-goal, two-assist performance as Norway beat Iceland 4-3 in their final UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group clash in Stavanger.

Signe Gaupset Shines in Stavanger

The teenage forward opened the scoring inside ten minutes, gliding beyond two defenders before rifling low past Cecilia Fiskerstrand. Gaupset then turned provider, teeing up Frida Maanum to make it 2-0 midway through the first half. Iceland briefly responded through Sveindís Jónsdóttir, yet the hosts restored their cushion when Gaupset’s clever cut-back found captain Vilde Bøe Risa for 3-1 just after the break.

Norway Hold Off Late Iceland Rally

Gaupset’s historic second—making her the youngest woman to net a Euro brace—looked to have settled matters at 4-1. However, a spirited Iceland fought back as Gunnhildur Yrsa Jóhannesdóttir and Hildur Magnúsdóttir struck in the 83rd and 89th minutes, injecting late drama. Goalkeeper Aurora Mikalsen preserved the points with a superb stoppage-time save, ensuring Norway finished atop Group A and will now meet the runner-up from Group B in the quarter-finals.

Key Numbers

• 4 – Goals directly involved by Gaupset (2 goals, 2 assists).
• 3 – Consecutive group wins for Norway, their best Euro qualifying run since 2017.
• 2 – Late Iceland consolations that set up a frantic finale.

Opinion

Norway’s mix of youthful flair and experienced heads is finally clicking, and Signe Gaupset’s fearless display suggests she could become the country’s next attacking icon. If Martin Sjögren’s side can tighten up defensively, they look genuine dark horses for Euro 2025.