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Finalists of the last edition, the Dutch started their World Cup on the right foot on Sunday.
No missteps for the Dutch, Sunday July 23 in Dunedin. Opposed to Portugal, the players ofAndries Jonker started their tournament solidly (1-0). In front from the 13th minute thanks to a goal from a corner by Inter Milan defender Stephanie van der Gragt, they then managed their lead. Dominating without confiscating the ball from the Portuguese (53% possession of the ball for the Netherlands), the teammates of Paris Saint-Germain player Lieke Martens, however, were able to create many more opportunities than their opponents.
With 12 attempts against only 2 for the Seleção, the Dutch did what was necessary to best prepare their duel against the Americans on the second day of the group stage, July 27. However, it will be necessary to monitor the evolution of the state of health of midfielder Lineth Beerensteyn, who was injured at the end of the match.