What: European Championship, women's football, England–Netherlands, group D.
When: Wednesday, July 9, 18.00.
Where: Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich
TV/radio: SVT2/SVT Play and Radiosporten.
+ Crucial match for England
Reigning champions England lost in the opening match against France with 0–1. The whole thing has come to be called the group of death and for England, victory is required for playoff advancement, unless Wales would surprise the Netherlands.
+ Tough test for star-studded Netherlands
Netherlands did the job with a 3–0 win over Wales and the team's stars – Victoria Pelova (Arsenal), Esmee Brugts (Barcelona) and Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City) – all scored one goal each. Now a tougher test awaits in the form of a pressured England.
What: European Championship, women's football, France–Wales, group D.
When: Wednesday, July 9, 21.00.
Where: Arena St. Gallen, St. Gallen.
TV/radio: Viaplay and Radiosporten.
+ France rushing towards playoffs
France got a dream start with the win over England and can, with a win, secure a playoff spot if the Netherlands beat England. French attacking star Marie-Antoinette Katoto, normally with Lyon, got the goal-scoring started in the premiere – will it continue?
+ Decisive match for Wales
Wales – the team that was tipped to finish last in group D – got a tough start against the Netherlands. Now, with the greatest likelihood, a win against France is required to not miss advancement to the playoffs.
