Wales end a run of 12 successive games without a win with a 3-2 victory over Switzerland in Jerez, Spain.
Sophie Ingle's close-range header put Wales ahead after 15 minutes, but Rhian Wilkinson's side conceded three minutes later to Aurelie Csillag's strike.
Hannah Cain's wonderful goal, created by Ingle, restored Wales' lead before half time in Spain.
Substitute Lily Woodham scored with her first touch of the ball after coming on at half-time, putting Wales 3-1 up.
Sloppy play at the back from Wales gifted an opportunity to Iman Beney, who made no mistake in finding the bottom corner to make it 3-2.
Wales survive some nervy moments in the closing stages to finish 2025 with victory.
HT: Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru
I'm happy I have to say.
On the whole, Wales have played well.
We need to look after the ball better higher up the pitch, but we're playing against strong opponents.
An excellent first half from Wales, who lead Switzerland as they look to end their 12-match winless run.
Image source, FAWWales 2-1 Switzerland
Switzerland pressing again, with Geraldine Reuteler seeing a shot blocked.
Wales do well to play their way out of trouble.
This has been an impressive first half from Rhian Wilkinson's side.
Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Wales
Wales just look so much more assured with the responsibilities within their units.
They look robust and compact.
They're making it really difficult for Switzerland to get through them.
Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Three minutes - plus any added time - left in this first half.
Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones combine well at the edge of the Swiss penalty area but Switzerland manage to clear.
Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Wales have some more defending to do, and they do it in good numbers.
A Switzerland corner comes to nothing and they keep coming, but their opponents are defending stoutly.
Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru
What Hannah Cain does well, she gets her shot off early.
She doesn't overthink the situation.
She knew exactly where the net was there, and she gets rewarded.
Full credit to Sophie Ingle and Hannah Cain there.
Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Nia Jones
Former Wales international on Match of the Day Wales
It's the 2nd of December and it's Ingle all the way.
She is running the show.
Wales 2-1 Switzerland
Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Wales
You talk about being ruthless, that is being ruthless.
What fantastic vision by Sophie Ingle.
That is being clinical, that's the difference between a top nation and an average nation.
Hannah Cain, take a bow.
Hannah Cain
GOAL: Hannah Cain scores stunning chip against Switzerland
What a goal!
Sophie Ingle takes a free-kick quickly, deep in her own half, and sends a perfectly weighted lofted pass over the Swiss defence.
It falls into the path of Hannah Cain, who takes one touch on the run before lifting a superb finish over Swiss keeper Elvira Herzog.
Brilliant assist, brilliant finish.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru
Carrie Jones has had a season and a half. She's playing every second of every game.
She's so technical, I've seen a huge improvement in her.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Wales are on the attack for the first time in a while.
Hayley Ladd surges forward and cuts the ball back for Carrie Jones, whose low shot goes wide.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Andrew Richards
BBC Sport Wales in Jerez
This pitch is not looking great from where we're sat.
This is the third game in five days with one more to follow later.
Not sure how it will hold up when Scotland face China here this evening.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Wales
I think it's been a very even contest with both teams having good spells of possession.
The chances created are quite even and most of the play is being played in the centre third.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Wales are finding it hard to get out of their own half at the moment.
A free-kick offers a bit of respite but they're under the cosh a little right now.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru
You want to play these types of teams.
Both sides play the same system but Wales just have to worry about themselves.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Katie Sherwood
Former Wales midfielder on BBC Radio Wales
I think it shows the good team discipline that Wales are trying to build at the back.
The wing-backs are dropping in and being really compact and narrow.
It's just forcing Switzerland into long-range shots rather than being able to get the ball through the thirds and into those dangerous areas.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Ceri Holland has been everywhere for Wales.
As well as providing a threat in attack - and having a hand in Sophie Ingle's goal - Holland is getting through a lot of defensive work.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Wales are dropping deep to soak up pressure from Switzerland, who are dominating possession for long spells.
But Rhian Wilkinson's players do enough to repel the latest Swiss attack.
Wales 1-1 Switzerland
Kath Morgan
Former Wales captain on BBC Radio Cymru
Hannah Cain does well to pull the ball back to a dangerous area, but Rachel Rowe just opens up her left foot which meant the ball was always going to go up in the air there.
Highlights: Wales earn a win over Switzerland in their final game of 2025
Wales ended their 12-game winless run in notable fashion as Sophie Ingle, Hannah Cain and Lily Woodham struck in a 3-2 victory over Switzerland in a friendly in Jerez.
Ingle headed Wales into an early lead only for Aurelie Csillag to drill Euro 2025 quarter-finalists Switzerland level three minutes later.
But Cain restored Wales' advantage in style before half-time as she latched on to Ingle's quickly taken free-kick before lifting the ball high into the net from 20 yards.
Wales' third goal came in the opening 30 seconds of the second half, with Lily Woodham steering home at the far post with her first touch after coming off the bench.
Iman Beney's low shot gave Switzerland hope after a Welsh error 19 minutes from time, but Rhian Wilkinson's team held on for a first win since their Euro 2025 play-off triumph over the Republic of Ireland almost exactly a year ago.
The run without a victory was Wales' longest since their worst ever sequence, when they went 15 games without winning between 1997 and 2001.
But success against a Switzerland side ranked 24th in the world – eight places above Wales – is a welcome boost for Wilkinson's team as their focus shifts towards the start of 2027 World Cup qualifying in March.
Wales had never beaten Switzerland in four previous meetings
Ffion Morgan and the recalled Ceri Holland each won 50th caps as part of a strong Welsh starting line-up, with Wilkinson sending out most of her big hitters in pursuit of a result.
The versatile Holland was typically influential before injury forced her off in the second half, with her volleyed cross leading to Wales' opener.
Viola Calligaris only succeeded in heading the ball upwards in her attempt to clear, leaving Ingle to head home from point-blank range.
Wales were undone too easily as Csillag beat goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel at the near post, yet they did not lose momentum.
Ingle's clever free-kick from deep in her own half sent Cain scampering in behind to score her fifth international goal, before half-time substitutes Woodham and Laura Hughes made an instant impact.
Debutant Hughes, the one-cap Australia international who has switched allegiances to Wales, was involved down the right before Woodham swept in from Cain's low cross.
Switzerland's second goal came as Wales tried and failed to play out from the back, with Manchester City teenager Beney finishing precisely from the edge of the area after Angharad James was unable to control Middleton-Patel's heavy pass.
But after Beney skewed another effort wide late on, Wales could celebrate a win which had been a long time coming.
Wales had lost nine and drawn three games in 2025 before victory over Switzerland
Head coach Wilkinson argues that despite some dispiriting results, Wales have grown more this year than ever before.
Having led Wales to a first major championship in the summer, the former Canada international says standards must continue to rise if her team are to become tournament regulars, hence her willingness to play challenging friendlies.
Even if there were no points at stake, this success – the first in a friendly under Wilkinson – feels significant.
Having lost to a number of high-calibre sides in recent months, Wales have taken a scalp by registering a first victory in five attempts against Switzerland.
As a result, the pressure which comes with a winless sequence has eased just in time for the return of competitive football.
Wales begin their bid to reach Brazil with a trip to the Czech Republic and a home fixture against Montenegro in early March.
They will go into those games with increased confidence courtesy of this triumph, their first since the international retirement of Jess Fishlock.
Wilkinson has consistently described Fishlock as irreplaceable, and her squad are still readjusting to life without their greatest ever player.
But after this victory and Friday's encouraging draw against South Korea, new-look Wales can look forward with a little more belief on the back of a positive week in Spain.
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