Spitse: “Better now than at the European Championship” Sherida Spitse still sees positive points after the 4-0 defeat against Germany. “Before halftime, we were too low on the field. In the second half, we were higher, then you see that they also make mistakes. Well, we learned from that,” she tells the NOS. “We also showed good football, but then it was already 4-0.”
Spitse is not yet worried about the European Championship, where the Oranjevrouwen will open with a match against Wales on July 5. “Why should we be upset now? We know that we did not play well in the first half, but we also know what we can do,” says the record international. “It is up to the experienced players to ensure that everyone stays calm. This is part of it, better now than at the European Championship.”
Groenen: “Difficult to say good things” “It was not right in the passing, too many individual mistakes, it was not right in the coordination. This is such a day that it is difficult to say good things,” Jackie Groenen sums up in conversation with the NOS. “We have had really good matches in the past period, but this was not a good one.”
Is Oranje ready for the European Championship? “I think this is also a way to get better. We can play much better football than this. The European Championship is coming in five weeks and then we will just be there.”
Finished! It has been a dramatic evening for Oranje. In the last real test before the European Championship, Oranje has nothing to contribute against Germany. The final score is 4-0 and with that, coach Andries Jonker’s team gets away well. In addition, Germany is sure of group victory in the Nations League and the Dutch national team can forget the final round.
79′ Germany seems to have turned the speed down a few notches, which means that Oranje comes on the opponent’s half more often. It has not yet led to real opportunities.
65′ Oranje is heading for the biggest defeat against Germany since June 7, 2011. At that time, Oranje lost a friendly international 5-0. It does not seem like it will stay at 4-0 tonight. Oranje just can’t get a grip on the match.
60′ The Weser Stadium brings out the flashlights. It is a beautiful sight and at the same time the only bright spot that can be mentioned from the Dutch side.
58′ The 5-0 was almost already in the live blog, but Roord takes the ball off the line. So far, it is a dramatic rehearsal for the European Championship. In the group stage, Oranje will meet England and France, among others. With this game, surviving the group stage seems like an illusion.
48′ GOAL Germany! 4-0
The audience is barely in their seats after a toilet visit during halftime and there is already a goal!? Spitse and Wilms have no clarity about who to defend and Schuller can easily head in. The changes are not working yet and a dramatic defeat is looming…
46′ Kick-off second half! Jonker makes three changes: Spitse, Wilms and Pelova come on for Egurrola, Casparij and Brugts. Does this mean the turnaround?
Rest! Phew, Oranje can use a quarter of an hour to make a new plan. The first half was painful: 3-0.
45′ GOAL Germany! 3-0
After a beautiful pass from Minge, Linder can walk to the goal. Casparij still has a good sprint in her legs, but cannot prevent Linder from cheering the Weser Stadium again. She passes Kop with a hard shot.
Will this short meeting turn the tide?
33′ The injury on the German side is good for coach Andries Jonker. He calls his players together, while substitute Shanice van de Sanden provides her teammates with water.
27′ Assistant coach Arvid Smit reports to Andries Jonker. The technical staff must come up with a plan to be able to start something against the Germans.
25′ GOAL Germany! 2-0
Gee, this is painful. Oranje is outplayed and this time it is Schuller who taps in from close range. Coach Andries Jonker’s team cannot find any peace. If it continues like this, it will be a big score in Bremen.
21′ There is finally the first attempt on goal from Oranje. Egurrola heads from a corner into the hands of the German goalkeeper. On the other side also a header, but it flies into the stands.
20′ After the early deficit, there is still no peace in the game of Oranje. Coach Andries Jonker shakes his head.
16′ The wave is now enthusiastically going through the Weser Stadium. The fans are celebrating and no one can blame them, because the swinging football of Germany promises great things for the European Championship, which starts in just over a month.
11′ Jeez, it’s almost 2-0 already! Dominique Janssen prevents Schuller from tapping in with a brilliant sliding. The defender gets angry with her teammates: Oranje is behind the facts.
9′ GOAL Germany! 1-0
Egurrola initially clears a corner well, but then Dallmann is left unmarked and can shoot in. What a poor start for Oranje, which is being overwhelmed by the Germans.
6′ It is an unsettling initial phase for Oranje. The players regularly need a foul to repair mistakes and prevent major opportunities for Germany.
4′ Jackie Groenen, the Oranje captain tonight, is booked for the first time. She brings down a German player in a promising counterattack: yellow.
1′ Kick-off! The German team starts the match. Who will win the crucial match for Nations League group victory?