The Netherlands aims to be one step closer to the Euro 2022 quarterfinals when facing Portugal in their second Group C match, but must do without stars, including striker Fifiane Midema.
Arsenal’s forward and top Dutch goal scorer will not be able to participate in the clash at Lee Sports Village on Wednesday because he is isolated after a positive Covid-19 test.
Elsewhere, Sweden is rocking the table against Switzerland in Bramall Lane. The table is all square after pulling the opening fixture twice.
Here, we look forward to action on Wednesday after Germany inertial to the last eight games in the final on Tuesday.
Dutch courage needed after a recent retreat
Vivianne Miedema is a helaas positief getest op COVID-19 en gaat daarom dekomendedagen of isolated coronavirus infection. Wanneerzijgeen Symptoms meerheeften negatief test, kan zij weer aansluiten bijdeselectie. pic.twitter.com/6on9g4ZfU1
— OranjeLeeuwinnen (@oranjevrouwen) July 12, 2022
After winning the tournament at home in 2017, the Dutch Defense Minister of their title has not yet planned.
Manchester United midfielder Jackie Groenen is also isolated, and defender Anique Nawen is expected to be unable to play on Tuesday due to ankle problems.
However, coach Mark Parsons helped the players.
“When this group is hit, they have one reaction, and that’s to dig deep and give everything,” he said at a press conference.
“(No) There is no self-satisfaction. We must always do our best.”
Swiss wanting a clean health bill
Sie wurden mit Magendarm-Symptomen vom Team isoliert
Ilsontétéisolés del’équipeen raison de symptômes gastro-intestinaux
Sono stati isolati dalla squadra con sintomi gastrointestinali➡️ https: //t.co/AeHvUVv9wn pic.twitter.com/iA1kv9gDoy
— 🇨🇭 Nati (@nati_sfv_asf) July 11, 2022
Switzerland will feel that they should have taken more from the opening match against Portugal after leading 2-0 within 5 minutes of the opening.
The 2-2 draw extended the 2022 non-winning run to seven games, and the buildup on Tuesday’s games wasn’t exactly what the doctor ordered.
Approximately eight players and eleven staff suffered from gastrointestinal symptoms, but manager Nils Nielsen is determined to focus positively.
“We really have to go all-in and see if we can somehow surprise them,” Nielsen said.
“Of course there are opportunities, but the opportunities aren’t that big, but as long as we have the opportunity, we’ll chase it with everything we have.”
Germany shows that they mean business
📈 Look at the table after today’s action 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐁 …#GER Advance into the quarter as the winner of the group! 🔝# WEURO2022 pic.twitter.com/bqjEAzfGCK
— UEFA Women’s EURO2022 (@ WEURO2022) July 12, 2022
So far, eight European champions have responded to their demands for the success of their next title.
Germany scored at the Brentford Community Stadium in just three minutes on Tuesday night, taking advantage of Spain’s goalkeeper Sandra Paños’s blunder.
Captain Alexandra Popp headed a second before the break as Martina Foss Tecklenburg’s side sent a strong response to England’s own impressive performance on Monday night.
Spain struggled to defeat the stubborn German rearguard without being influenced by the injured Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Pteras.
Jorge Vilda needs to quickly reorganize his team for an all-or-nothing confrontation with Denmark on Saturday. Denmark continues their hope of reaching the knockout stage, beating Finland 1-0 with a goal from captain Pernille Harder.
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July 13
Group C: Sweden v Switzerland (5 pm, Bramall Lane)
Group C: Netherlands v Portugal (8 pm, Lee Sports Village)
