Switzerland celebrating yet another Nations Cup win, this time on Swedish soil.

Belgium had to settle for second, after Pieter Devos finished with 13 faults in the jump-off.

A young Team USA delivered a standout performance to claim third place after two thrilling rounds.

Ireland got the class underway with Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue (Eldorado vd Zeshoek x Chacco-Blue) laying down the standard with a clear round.

The home nation also got off to a flying start...

...with Wilma McMahon and Cicci BJN (Ci Ci Senjor Ask x Tornesch) producing a superb clear round for Sweden.

... and to keep things as interesting as possible, USA's Kent Farrington guided his Descartes SR (Caramelo x Oklund) to a clear first round as well.

Zascha Nygaard and Charino PS (Chacco-Blue x Larino) were first to go for Denmark.

A familiar face on the biggest stages: Ben Maher opened the ball for Great Britain with Catelly (Catalido x Ephebe For Ever).

After claiming Thursday's CSIO5* 1.50m victory, Andre Thieme was first in for Germany, this time aboard Paule S (Perigueux x Sir Shutterfly), producing a clear round.

... and following his example, Switzerland's Steve Guerdat wasted no time joining the clear round parade with Dynamix de Belheme.

Belgium arrived in Falsterbo with a strong line-up, led off by Nicola Philippaerts and the experienced Katanga V/H Dingeshof.

With the home crowd holding its breath, Sweden's Thomas Ryan and Jezebeau BC (Thunder Vd Zuuthoeve x Vancouver d'Auvray) rose to the occasion, adding a clear that sent the Falsterbo stands into celebration.

A well-earned post-round appreciation for Laura Baaring Kjaergaard’s Qarisma Van’T Roosakker (Comme Il Faut x Diamant de Semilly) after a strong performance for Denmark.

Eyes on the prize. Adrian Whiteway proved to be Great Britain's standout performer in Friday's Nations Cup, riding Chacco Volo (Chacco-Blue x Carthago) .

Pieter Devos, going second for Belgium with Primo DV, delivered a composed clear to keep the team firmly in contention.

This was where the Nations Cup began to tighten its grip. Jordan Coyle and Chaccolino (Chacco-Blue x Heartbreaker) looked on course to keep Ireland in front, but a single rail kept the competition wide open.

Emotions on display as Charlotte Leoni kept France in the running with a clear round aboard Miss Marie Van'T Winnenhof (Edjaz Van T Merelsnest x Toulon).

Job done; and Springfield 21 (Stakkato Gold x Classiker) knew it. Amanda Landeblad’s clear sealed a perfect first round for Sweden, leaving their fourth rider free to sit this one out.

Perfect form over the water: Mimi Gochman was one of three women representing the USA in Friday’s Nations Cup, riding Iron Maiden.

Double Jack: Jack Whitaker and Jack JL (Quasimodo Z x Astrello) took to the ring for Great Britain, with the Whitaker-family making up half of the team's line-up.

Joining Sweden on a perfect score, Jason Smith and Picobello Van'T Roosakker completed Switzerland's flawless first round with another clear.

... and as Abdel Saïd and Wathnan Quaker Brimbelles Z completed the first round with a clear record as well, it was evident that Belgium would be a strong contender going into the second round.

Shane Sweetnam went last for Ireland with Coriaan Van Klapscheut Z (Comme Il Faut x Lord Z), knowing that a clear would have Ireland join Sweden and Switzerland in the lead going into the second round.

Postcard moment: Kevin Staut and Exquis RB (Siwing de Triaval x Quamikase des Forêts) soaking up the Falsterbo sunshine.

Charlotte Jacobs and Playboy Jt Z went last for Team USA, and with just four penalties in the books, the standings remained wide open going into the second round.

Denmark also finished on a high, with anchor rider Andreas Schou and Napoli vh Nederassenthof (President x Quasimodo Z) producing a clear round.

What a backdrop: William Whitaker and Millfield Quickstep (Quiwi Dream x Cassini I) against the unmistakable setting of Falsterbo Horse Show.

Thibeau Spits and Impress-K Van'T Kattenheye Z rose to the occasion, producing a crucial clear that erased the team's four faults and sent Belgium into a share of the lead.

You could feel it around the arena; nothing was decided yet, and the second round could turn the competition on its head.

Eight of the original ten teams returned for round two with Denmark first back into the ring, here represented by Christian and Andreas Schou.

Carrying 10 faults from the first round, Zascha Nygaard was tasked with getting the Danish comeback underway.

Darragh Kenny picked up right where he left off. Back in the ring after a flawless first round, he delivered a second consecutive clear to keep Ireland firmly in the hunt.

Keeping the pressure on the leading teams, Kenny proved to be a standout performer for the Irish this Friday.

Eyes on the task. Nicolas Sers and Eleven de Riverland (Kannan x Diamant de Semilly) ahead of their second round for France.

Already among the frontrunners, Belgium raised the stakes even further as Nicola Philippaerts delivered a clear aboard Katanga V/H Dingeshof.

Momentum on their side: Wilma McMahon’s Cicci BJN heads into the ring after a dream start for Sweden.

A glimpse of what was to come. Steve Guerdat added another clear for Switzerland, quietly pointing the way toward the final result.

No longer among the frontrunners, Denmark still had plenty to celebrate as Laura Baaring Kjaergaard delivered another strong round and underlined her place at this level.

... as did Adrian Whiteway, with his second clear of the day for Great Britain!

No detail went unnoticed. France's Chef d'Équipe Edouard Couperie kept a close eye on his riders as the battle for the podium remained wide open.

Belgium meant business. Following Nicola Philippaerts’ clear, Pieter Devos delivered another faultless round to keep the pressure firmly on their rivals.

... to the great pleasure of Belgian Chef D'Equipe Peter Weinberg, here seen congratulating Devos' groom Simon Rousic.

You could cut the air with a knife as Thomas Ryan entered the arena with Sweden’s hopes on his shoulders.

... and with yet another clear, he gave the home crowd just what they were waiting for!

The Whitaker legacy continues. Michael Whitaker watched from the sidelines as son Jack flew the flag for Great Britain.

Just when Team USA needed to respond, Mimi Gochman stepped up with a superb clear to put them right back in the fight.

The tension was sky-high, so much so that trainer Darragh Kenny nearly toppled over the railing!

Shane Sweetnam watches every stride as teammate Jordan Coyle takes on the course for Ireland.

Charlotte Leoni stepped into the arena after a brilliant first round with France still in the hunt - and little room for error.

... as was the situation for Amanda Landeblad, who fought to the very end with Springfield 21.

... and Springfield got the treats to show for it.

Jason Smith stayed cool under pressure, adding his second clear of the day and keeping the Swiss charge alive.

What a performance!

The thrill and tension was as high on the sidelines as in the ring as the last team riders went to enter the arena.

William Whitaker and Millfield Quickstep closed the show for Great Britain’s with eight faults, bringing the team’s two-round total to 16 and securing sixth place.

Following teammate Gochman’s example, Charlotte Jacobs delivered a defining clear for Team USA, leaving the U.S. on a total of eight faults after two rounds.

...a result which would earn them 3rd place in the prestitigous class.

... and just as crucial, Kevin Staut delivered a much-needed clear for Team France, securing a final total of 12 faults and fourth place overall.

Belgium needed nothing less than a clear from anchor rider Thibeau Spits to finish on zero faults after two rounds - and he delivered.

Henrik von Eckermann, an home-crowd-hero, had the honours of going last for Sweden with Minute Man (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Montender).

... whom received well-deserved pats from groom Louise Barraud after his round. With an overall score of 16 penalties over two-rounds, the Swedish team ended 7th overall.

After sitting out the first round thanks to his teammates’ flawless performances, Martin Fuchs entered as Switzerland’s final rider with everything resting on his result.

... but Fuchs is no stranger to pressure, and proved just how well he can handle it by going clear and securing a jump-off against Belgium.

Belgium went first in the jump-off, placing their hopes in Pieter Devos. After he finished on 13 faults, all he could do was watch as Martin Fuchs entered the ring for Switzerland.

The equation had changed: Fuchs no longer needed to race the clock, but leave the rails in place. With patience and precision, he did exactly that and secured the win for Switzerland.

A commanding performance from Team Switzerland - one worthy of congratulations from Belgiums Chef d’Équipe, Peter Weinberg.

Chef d'Equipe Peter van der Waaij summed up the Swiss victory perfectly: Four riders, four horses in top form, and one complete team effort.

As the flags were raised and the applause echoed around Falsterbo...

...Team Switzerland soaked in a well-earned victory...

...bringing a spectacular Nations Cup to a memorable close.