Defending champions Netherlands started the women’s European Football Championship with a draw.
Thanks to Wolfsburg’s Bundesliga player Jill Roord, the European champions drew 1-1 (0-1) against Sweden in Sheffield. The midfielder scored the equalizer in the 52nd minute to salvage a point for the Netherlands in their Group C opener. In front of around 21,300 spectators, Jonna Andersson (36th) gave the Scandinavians the lead.
Switzerland had previously given up a possible win against Portugal. After early goals from Coumba Sow and (2nd) and Rahel Kiwic (5th), the Swiss were already leading 2-0 in Leigh, but had to settle for a 2-2 (2-0) lead in the end. Diana Gomes (58′) and Jessica Silva (65′) scored to give Portugal a point.