Dutch Women's Coach Remains Optimistic Despite Crushing Euro 2025 Defeat
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Netherlands women's football coach Andries Jonker expresses confidence in his team's ability to compete at the highest level, despite a historic 4-0 loss to England at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025. The defeat, which occurred at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, was the Dutch team's heaviest in a major tournament and has put them on the brink of elimination. Jonker defended his aggressive tactical approach and emphasized the importance of their upcoming match against France to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
Key Points
The Netherlands suffered a 4-0 defeat to England at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, marking their heaviest loss in a major tournament.
Coach Andries Jonker remains confident in the team's ability to compete at the top level despite the loss.
The Dutch team's strategy was aggressive, with key players like Vivianne Miedema, Jill Roord, and Chasity Grant in attack, but it did not yield the desired results.
The Netherlands must win their next match against France to keep their hopes alive for advancing to the quarter-finals.
Jonker defended his tactical choices, expressing a belief that the Netherlands can be among the top teams, though not at the level of Spain.
