The semi-final lineup for Girls’s Euro 2022 will likely be finalised when France face the Netherlands in Rotherham tonight. Hosts England, Germany and Sweden have already sealed a spot within the final 4 however the fourth and remaining quarters conflict could possibly be the standout sport of the match to date.
France are ranked the third-best staff on the earth, with the Dutch in fourth. Defending champions Holland, who’re managed by the Surrey-born Mark Parsons, haven’t been at their greatest to date however they’re boosted by the return of star striker Vivianne Miedema after Covid. France should cope with out their free-scoring Paris Saint-Germain striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto, who ruptured a cruciate ligament within the group match in opposition to Belgium.
Either side received two of their group matches, drawing the opposite one. The winner faces Germany in Milton Keynes within the semi-finals subsequent Wednesday. With kick-off at 8pm BST, observe all of the motion from the New York Stadium with our LIVE weblog under!
Dwell updates
Second half
Again underway in Rotherham.
Can France lastly flip their dominance into targets, or will the Dutch acquire a foothold?
Jill Roord’s omission was a serious speaking level earlier than this sport following her criticism of coach Parsons within the Dutch press in midweek.
She’s being launched at half-time nonetheless, with Beerensteyn withdrawn.
Watch: France denied by goal-line clearance
Some heroic defending from Ajax defender Stefanie van der Gragt in that totally one-sided first half…
It’s been all France, however they’re but to take the lead regardless of a hatful of nice possibilities.
The holders will likely be delighted to get in on the interval with out conceding, thanks largely to Van der Gragt and Van Domselaar.
Miedema hasn’t been within the sport.
Half-time
France 0-0 Netherlands
43 minutes: Dominant France have some defending to do earlier than the interval, with Renard simply heading clear a Spitse free-kick after Beerensteyn is introduced down by Geyoro.
41 minutes: Motion at each ends as this primary half attracts to an thrilling conclusion.
Geyoro and Malard are brilliantly denied by Van der Gragt and Janssen, with the Dutch mounting a uncommon assault in between these newest French possibilities.
Some temporary shouts for handball in opposition to Van der Gragt, however there’s no VAR test on that essential newest block.
39 minutes: PSG ahead Diani has been very good for France to date tonight, inflicting main points together with her velocity, ability and power on the ball.
One other glorious run is unfairly thwarted by Groenen, who could be very lucky certainly to keep away from a yellow card from Croatian referee Martincic.
35 minutes: France are by some means denied once more!
One other error is seized upon and the difficult Diani is away as soon as extra.
She will get to the byline and lays it on a plate for Malard, who should rating however her strike is blocked on the road by Van der Gragt.
Very good last-ditch defending to maintain the Dutch stage.
Watch: Cascarino hits the submit for France
The closest we’ve come to a purpose to date in Rotherham…
