Ex-Wolfsburg player Roord (9th) put the favorites on course early with a dust-off after a corner, for the ManCity player it was already the fourth tournament goal. Former Bayern striker Lineth Beerensteyn (68′) increased after a serious mistake by South Africa’s goalkeeper Kaylin Swart. “Banyana Banyana” was weakened early on as first Jermaine Seoposenwe (30′) and then Bambanani Mbane (42′) had to leave the field with injuries.
After the early lead, however, the choice of Bonds coach Andries Jonker revealed problems on the offensive. The defense around VfL defender Dominique Janssen also had to be on guard, because South Africa switched dangerously quickly, especially through captain Thembi Kgatlana. Oranje goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar has distinguished herself several times.
After the change of sides, there was initially a similar picture. Oranje had a lot of ball possession, but hardly made any dangerous shots. Then keeper Swart helped out with Beerensteyn’s long-range shot when she let the incoming ball slip through.
Against Spain, however, the Netherlands have to do without a regular player in midfield. Danielle van de Donk received her second yellow card of the tournament in the round of 16 and is suspended in the round of eight.
2023-08-06 04:19:57
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