Reigning champions the Netherlands needed to accept some extent as they kicked off their Euro 2022 Group C marketing campaign with a hard-fought draw towards Sweden.
he spoils within the group’s different sport had been shared too as Portugal got here from behind to disclaim Switzerland victory.
Right here, the PA information company takes a have a look at Saturday’s occasions on the event.
Going Dutch
Netherlands’ Jill Roord (centre) celebrates scoring her facet’s equaliser towards Sweden (Danny Lawson/PA)
The Netherlands needed to do it the exhausting means as they launched their marketing campaign with a fightback draw towards Sweden at Bramall Lane.
Having fallen behind to Jonna Andersson’s first-half strike and misplaced keeper Sari van Veenendaal and defender Aniek Nouwen to damage, they dragged themselves again into the sport via Jill Roord, who may need snatched victory as time ran down.
Striker Vivianne Miedema mentioned: “What a match. At half-time, we knew that we may do higher and I’m so happy with the crew, how we modified issues spherical for the second half.”
Silva lining for Portugal
Portugal, who solely made the finals on account of Russia’s expulsion, had been in serious trouble inside 5 minutes towards Switzerland at Leigh Sports activities Village.
Early targets from Coumba Sow and Rahel Kiwic had Francisco Neto’s facet starring down the barrel, however Diana Gomes and Jessica Silva struck inside eight second-half minutes to arrange a grandstand end.
Each side may need received it on the dying with Geraldine Reuteler for Switzerland and Portugal substitute Telma Encarnacao hitting the woodwork, however they finally needed to accept some extent apiece.
Ton up
Skipper Lia Walti could have trigger to recollect Switzerland’s opening sport with specific fondness regardless of their failure to hold on to their lead.
The Arsenal midfielder, described by Swiss coach Nils Nielsen because the “mind, coronary heart and soul” of his crew, received her one centesimal cap towards Portugal.
Stat of the day
Image of the day
Rahel Kiwic (second proper) scores Switzerland’s second aim towards Portugal (Martin Rickett/PA)
Quote of the day
That is Portugal: a Portugal with soul, the combating spirit.Portugal striker Jessica Silva
Up subsequent
July 10
Group D: Belgium v Iceland (5pm, Manchester Metropolis Academy Stadium)
Group D: France v Italy (8pm, New York Stadium)
