NETHERLANDS scored late on against England to hand the Dutch all three points in Group A1.
The Lionesses fell behind in the first half after Lieke Martens’ stunning curler beat Mary Earps to make it 1-0.
Alessia Russo equalised in the 64th minute after slotting the ball into the top-right corner to draw England back level.
But Renate Jansen’s late winner gave Sarina Wiegman’s former side the spoils on the night.
- Match result: Netherlands 2-1 England
- Netherlands team: Van Domselaar, Dijkstra, Roord, Beerensteyn, Spitse, Van de Donk, Martens, Groenen, Pelova, Janssen, Brugts
- England team: Earps, Bronze, Carter, Zelem, Greenwood, Bright, Daly, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp
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That’s all from Stadion Galgenwaard
The Lionesses suffered their third defeat under Sarina Wiegman at the hands of her former team, Netherlands.
However, there is still a long way to go in the Nations League, with four group fixtures still remaining.
England are back in action next month when they face Belgium twice.
But before then, players return to league action to kick off the 2022-23 season.
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‘It was offside’
When they scored their first goal, we didn’t do well, we didn’t play well, but it was so obviously offside.
I never say anything about this, but this was so obvious and it needs to be seen.
The standards of the game are getting higher and higher so (VAR) will absolutely help.”
Sarina Wiegman
Elsewhere in the Nations League
- Italy 0-1 Sweden
- Germany 4-0 Iceland
- Austria 0-1 France
- Portugal 3-2 Norway
- Wales 1-5 Denmark
- Scotland 1-1 Belgium
- Spain 5-0 Switzerland
‘You want to see new players’
England legend Ian Wright believes Sarina Wiegman should give other players a chance in the upcoming Nations League games.
Speaking on ITV4, he said: “Yes it is a scenario where England are trying to qualify Team GB for the Olympics, but these are the situations you want to see new players be given their chance.
“The likes of Esme Morgan at centre half, Maya le Tissier, or perhaps Jess Park. Even Ebony Salmon, can some of these players come on and give the side something else?
“You want players to be able to come into the squad and experience situations like the first half, where it wasn’t going so well, to see if they have it in them to also work out how to solve issues.”
Group A1
As things stand, England have slipped to third in Group A1.
A disappointing night for the Lionesses.
Millie Bright reacts
Speaking to ITV4, the England defender said: “It’s hard because there were some really good parts of the game where we really dominated. I thought they were ruthless when they had their opportunities and to be honest we gifted them two goals.
“When you concede in that manner, that’s the most disappointing thing especially when games like this really matter.
“There is still a lot to play for. We have to rest, recover, go again and reflect because the games get harder and harder. We have to get better as a team, evolve and develop.
“Second-half we came out as a different team and put the passes together better. There were really good parts.
“But as I said, if you give away two goals like that, it makes it really hard. They had less chances but were really, really clinical. We were not ruthless enough in that area.”
Credit: Getty Full Time – Netherlands 2-1 England
Another uninspiring performance from the Lionesses.
Sarina Wiegman’s side stepped up in the second half following a formation change, but two defensive mistakes ultimately cost them.
It could be put down to injuries, absences or even fatigue with the World Cup final just one month ago, but Wiegman will be hoping for an improved display when England return to action next month.
Full Time – Netherlands 2-1 England
It’s all over.
Sarina Wiegman suffers defeat at the hands of her former team.
Credit: PA 90+7. Netherlands 2-1 England
Roord is booked for a challenge on Zelem.
England have a late free kick as the Lionesses flood the box, but nothing comes of it.
90+5. Netherlands 2-1 England
We’re into the final minute of added time.
England desperately need to create something now.
90. GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL NETHERLANDS!!!!!
Super-sub Jansen runs straight through the England defence and fires the ball past Earps!
Terrible defending by the Lionesses…
Credit: AP 89. Netherlands 1-1 England
Chance for England as the ball falls to James on the edge of the box.
The Chelsea star takes it down before going for goal, but her shot flies over the bar.
84. Netherlands 1-1 England
Another double change for Netherlands.
Groenen is replaced by Egurrola.
Beerensteyn is replaced by Jansen.
81. Netherlands 1-1 England
Another change for England.
James replaces Russo.
Hemp moves into the middle while James takes her place on the right.
79. Netherlands 1-1 England
Stanway receives the ball in midfield and attempts an audacious strike from distance, but her effort is well off-target.
77. Netherlands 1-1 England
Jonker makes two changes for Netherlands.
Pelova is replaced by Kaptein.
Brugts is replaced by Wilms.
73. Netherlands 1-1 England
The Lionesses break forward in numbers as the ball is sent over to Toone.
The midfielder goes to square it across the box, but the Dutch defence can clear the danger.
65. Netherlands 1-1 England
It’s been coming.
England have grown into this game massively over the last 15 minutes and they have finally reaped the rewards.
Kelly brilliantly pokes the ball through to Stanway, who goals for goal, but her shot deflects of Janssen and straight into the path of Russo.
The striker then shoots while under pressure and slots the ball into the top-right corner!
Credit: Getty 64. GOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
Russo levels the score!
61. Netherlands 1-0 England
Van Domselaar AGAIN!
Hemp makes a run into the box and crosses the ball to Russo, but the Dutch goalkeeper gets across to stop the striker from taking the shot.
A phenomenal performance so far from Van Domselaar.
57. Netherlands 1-0 England
WHAT. A. SAVE!
Kelly crosses the ball to Hemp at the back post, who goes for goal from just a few yards out, but Van Domselaar somehow gets across to make an outstanding save!
Credit: AP
54. Netherlands 1-0 England
Chance for the Lionesses!
Russo picks the ball up 25 yards out from goal and tees up a shot, but instead sets it out to Bronze.
The right-back crosses the ball to Hemp in the box, but the winger’s shot is cleared six yards off the line.
52. Netherlands 1-0 England
England are still struggling to take control of this game, particularly in midfield.
They are yet to have a shot at goal this half.
46. Netherlands 1-0 England
Wiegman made a change at the break.
Kelly is on to replace Daly.
Carter has now moved onto the left, with England switching to a back four.
Hemp is on the left wing with Kelly on the right and Russo as a solo striker.
Kick Off – Netherlands 1-0 England
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
