Netherlands start title protection with Sweden draw
The Netherlands defeated the first-half loss of both a goalkeeper and key safeguard to dig out from a deficit and open their Uefa Women's EURO title guard with a 1-1 Group C draw against Sweden in Sheffield.
The pre-coordinate scenes were bright with thousands going from the two countries and the orange-clad Dutch moving as once huge mob to the arena similarly as before their victorious games at home quite a while back. Be that as it may, there was an early blow for the holders when goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal was harmed in an impact with partner Stefanie van der Gragt, meaning a surprising second senior cap and cutthroat presentation for Daphne van Domselaar.
The substitute was beaten in the 36th moment when Kosovare Asllani sent in a ball from the right that fell pleasantly for Jonna Andersson, plain, to turn in. At the opposite end Lieke Martens promptly constrained Hedvig Lindahl to save however things deteriorated for the Netherlands when protector Aniek Nouwen was additionally constrained off by injury.
A very first misfortune for the holders in an initial round of a Women's EURO protection since the gathering stage was presented in 1997 appeared to be on the cards. Notwithstanding, right off the bat in the last part Jill Roord, straight from a productive season for both Wolfsburg and the Netherlands, jumped to even out after a Vivianne Miedema pass was diverted into her way.
Sweden sent on key striker, and Miedema's Arsenal going after accomplice, Stina Blackstenius, who had been not able to begin following a new injury. Be that as it may, Miedema's connection up with past Gunners partner Roord almost proved to be fruitful once more, just a sublime Magdalena Eriksson sliding tackle denying Roord. The end stages were exciting, Van Domselaar making a heavenly plunging save from Fridolina Rolfö, and the clamor inside Bramall Lane noisy, yet the focuses were shared.
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