Six-goal England Women pipped to first place by Netherlands | OneFootball

Six-goal England Women pipped to first place by Netherlands | OneFootball

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·6 December 2023

Six-goal England Women pipped to first place by Netherlands

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Lucy Bronze of England scores the team’s sixth goal. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Despite a 6-0 win away to Scotland, England missed out on a UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-final spot which also meant no Team GB at the Paris Olympics.


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The group leadership changed even in stoppage-time but two very late goals for the Dutch against Belgium proved decisive in their favour.

Alex Greenwood struck early on, Lauren James bagged a two-minute brace late in the first half and Beth Mead made it 4-0 in added time.

Fran Kirby got the Lionesses fifth soon after the restart but entering stoppage time the Netherlands had a 3-0 lead in their game.

Lucy Bronze then headed home to give England the advantage, only for the Dutch to find a fourth which saw them finish top of the table.

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Mary Earps of England reacts after the UEFA Womens Nations League match against Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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