The France team will try to break its glass ceiling on Saturday against the Dutch to reach the semi-finals of a Euro for the first time.
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They are capable of it, but it still has to be done. After a controlled group phase without being imperial, the French face the Netherlands, European champions and vice-world champions in title, Saturday July 23 at 9 p.m., for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2022.
Diminished by the injury of Marie-Antoinette Katoto against Belgium, the Tricolores dream of finally passing these quarter-finals, they who have never been further (2009, 2013, 2017) and have therefore never participated in a European semi-final, unlike the Olympic Games (2012) and the World Cup (2011).
Facing them, a Dutch team in difficulty. After a contrasting group stage (a draw, a snatch victory against Portugal 3-2 and a resounding success over Switzerland 4-1), the Dutch are still in contention to retain their crown. But they suffer from the absence of several major players, affected by injuries or the Covid-19. Deprived of striker Lieke Martens, 55 goals in 139 appearances, they nevertheless find their other offensive star, Vivianne Miedema, who only took part in the first match after being tested positive for Covid. The Arsenal player, with her 94 goals in 112 games, will be a major asset for the Orange.