The Dutch Female Football players Became European Champions at the European Under-17 Championship for the First Time on Saturday. Bond Coach Sherida van Bruggen’s team won 2-1 Against Norway in the Final.
In The Final On The Faroe Islands, The Netherlands Were Already Leading 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Tess van der Vliet and Ranneke Derks. After the break, it Became Tense After a goal from Marie Preus, But The Netherlands Held Their Ground.
Earlier in The Tournament, The Netherlands had Already Played Against Norway in the Group Stage. Then Oranje won 2-0. The Netherlands Defeated France on Wednesday in The Semi-Final After Penalties.
The European Championship for Players Under 17 Has Been Held Since 2008. Since then, The Netherlands Has Been in the Final Once Before. In 2019, The Team Lost to Germany on Penalties Despite Three Penalties Saved by Keeper Lisan Alkemade.
Six years ago, Esmee Brugts was part of the selection, Among Others. Brugts Has Now Become An Important Force With The Orange Lionesses.
Later this year, the European Championship is also on the program for the orange lionesses. That Tournament Will Take Place in Switzerland. The Netherlands is in A Group with England, France and Wales. Oranje Starts The Tournament on July 9 with a Match Against England.