The European Championship in England continues without the Dutch women’s national football team. The disappointment was big on Saturday evening at the Rotherham United stadium after the Orange Lionesses were eliminated by France. “The French team was better. But I am still proud of our Orange Lionesses,” Indy van Heumen (20) from Neerloon told Omroep Brabant on Sunday.
Indy van Heumen and her mother Jolanda are regular followers of the Orange Lionesses. “It was super exciting. I was biting nails in the stands. In general, the French were better. We also got away a few times. Stefanie van der Gragt had to kick the ball twice before the goal line. Also our goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar was in good shape,” says the resident of Neerloon who has just checked in for her return flight.”
“I hoped that one chance would be enough for us.”
Realism predominates at Indy. “We were happy that we could drag out an extension. I hoped that one chance would be enough for us. With a little luck we could have been in the semi-finals. We were eliminated by a penalty, that made the defeat.” extra sour.”
The outstanding goalkeeper Van Domselaar chose the right angle for the penalty, but that was not enough to keep France from the goal. “In the final phase she went forward with a corner. I hoped she would equalize.”
“There is hope for the future.”
Is she disappointed? “It was a pity that there was not more in it. The players fought hard. The proud feeling prevails. It was a tough tournament.” At the beginning of September, the Orange Lionesses must qualify for the world championship in Australia. “They have to beat Iceland then.”
As far as Indy and her mother are concerned, Daphne van Domselaar is also in the goal in that match. “Sari van Veenendaal has done well, but has had her best days. The youngsters have also done well. That gives hope for the future.”
