81581 https://fcleeuwinnen.nl/2025/11/06/oranje-vrouwen-o17-hebben-veel-weg-van-sarina-wiegmans-lionesses/ Orange Women U17 look a lot like Sarina Wiegmans England Lionesses! 6 november 2025 Auteur: Jan-Kees Joosse Winning can be done in many ways. The Spanish women won at the World Cup in 2023 on individual quality from players such as Aitana Bonmatí. The English Lionesses managed to beat Spain on resilience and belief. In the Netherlands, it has been eight years since the European Championship was won. The number of players of the Dutch national team who have experienced this and know what winning is – and how to win – is minimal. Could this be what Andries Jonker meant by the golden generation? Is that why Sherida Spitse, who knows what winning is, stayed with the team for so long? Is that why a Daniëlle van de Donk is so desired at Orange in the future? There is no data to prove it, but you can recognize a winner's mentality. These weeks I see it with the Orange under 17, who play at the World Cup in Morocco, after their win at the European Championship last May. If you can only win with a winner's mentality, then Veurink selects all the influencer gurus for his team. There must be very good football, and the Dutch under 17 can absolutely do that! Every player has quality on the ball. Then it was Rosaly Renfurm again who, as midfielder and captain, crossed a line with a tight pass. Then it was Rietveld who didn't play the ball back, but chose the attacking option sharply past a pressing Mexican, so I wanted to highlight her. Moments later, it was Van der Vliet who played her way out of trouble and later hit the crossbar with an incredible long-distance shot, which made me think: where does such a slender player get it from?! She almost shot herself with it! Ranneke Derks may have played a frustrating match, but I love that extra muscle in her leg with which she knows how to overtake players at speed. Also Gelevert, who seems very unobtrusive, but so incredibly composed and mature gave an assist to Touzani. The fact that Touzani scored the winning goal was well deserved given the match picture. In the crowds, the winger often found the footballing solution against Mexico. It is not unjustified that a golden generation is considered. The footballing quality is already dripping from these teenagers. There is no one who excels – they all excel. A bucket of light is shined in your face when you look at the footwork, the technique in the assumptions and the sharp passing of the players. This is what a Dutch national team needs to make the creative and attacking Orange football a success. But the seniors of the Orange Women have never lacked technique and skill on the ball – they did lack a winner's mentality. Nowadays, it takes more to win. Winning in modern football with a busy schedule is also about character and perseverance. The tournament of the Dutch under 17 has been anything but easy. In the group stage they narrowly beat Nigeria 4-3, against Mexico they lost 1-0 and against North Korea they were razed to the ground: 5-0! Against the USA, they won on penalties, after a 1-1 score. In the extra time of the quarterfinals, they made up for a 2-0 deficit in a phenomenal way! That is footballing quality, but also mentality. The course of this tournament reminds me of how Sarina Wiegmans England Lionesses won at the European Championship in England. There, a deficit was turned into a win in all kinds of ways. In the group stage, they first lost to France and only then waltzed over the Netherlands and Wales. Against Sweden, they made up for a 2-0 deficit and won on penalties. Against Italy, it was Michelle Agyemang who equalized a 1-0 deficit in extra time. In the final, it was Russo who equalized the deficit to Spain and forced a winning penalty shootout. The belief always remained with England, thanks to their coach Sarina Wiegman, who kept the winning mentality alive. The Dutch U17 have also tasted this belief, at the World Cup and the European Championship. That experience is something magical at a young age that they will take with them into the future with the adult Orange. Tactics and technique can be learned. Spain has much better footballers than England, but the difference with England was that they kept believing in it as a team. At the European Championships, the Lionesses proved that to win, you have to believe. Believing as a team is something elusive, but they have managed to do it – just like this generation of Oranje. I won't be surprised if a Derks, Renfurm, Touzani, Van der Vliet, Pennock or Dapp starts playing international football and the commentator on duty refers to the European and World Cup finals, where all these youngsters first learned the mentality of winning.
The U-17 team looks just awful against North Korea. Down 3-0 at the half because of unforced errors on all three goals. I would be surprised if the passing % by the Dutch even approaches 50%. North Korea are in a 4-4-2 and the Dutch seen to have no clue how to find the passing lanes against this formation. Maybe the surprise me with a strong 2nd half but based on what I've seen, I doubt that will happen.
81691 Just read that. I can't watch it on FIFA+, because of my addblocker. Couldnot find out how to disable it for the FIFA site.
Oh crap. Has nothing to do with being less, but with completely miscommunication among/between players in the defense and the goalie.
Well they kept a clean sheet in the 2nd half. Totally outplayed and were extremely lucky just to make it to the final.
81717 The Dutch Orange Under-17 Lionesses missed out on the world title on Saturday. Top favorite North Korea was a size too big for coach Olivier Amelink's team in the final in Rabat: 3-0. Under the watchful eye of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, North Korea immediately took control. The defending champion, who had won 5-0 against the 10 Orange U17 Lionesses (after a red card) in the group stage, combined and opened the score in the fourteenth minute from Won-Sim Kim, who took advantage of defensive fumbling by the Orange. Via Rye-Yong Pak, North Korea ran out to 2-0 soon after, and before the break, Ri Ui-Gyong made it 3-0, after a blunder in the Dutch build-up. The defending champion ruled on all fronts, especially in terms of fitness and speed. Even after the resumption, the Netherlands had a hard time masking the difference in quality, although no further goals were conceded. Thus, the Dutch miss out on a first: after all, never before has a representative team succeeded in winning a world title.
Dutch under 17 misses out on world title in historic final against North Korea The football players of the Dutch under 17 have not been able to crown their historic World Cup performances with the world title. After handsome victories over the United States, France and Mexico, North Korea was a size too big in the final in Rabat: 3-0. The Dutch dream is over, but reaching the final was an achievement in itself. No Dutch youth team (men's and women's football) had ever qualified for the final of a world championship before. With North Korea, European champion the Netherlands, which made its debut at the U17 World Cup, met the top favorite, three-time champion and defending champion. In the group stage, the Dutch already lost 5-0, partly due to an early red card for Aline Weerelts. North Korea's early goals With FIFA president Gianni Infantino and director of top football Nigel de Jong of the KNVB in the stands, the first North Korean shot by Pak Rye-yong was caught by keeper Maren Groothoff. After that, there was actually a promising attack from the Netherlands. FC Twente striker Liv Pennock, back in the starting line-up after a suspension in the semi-final against Mexico, was too fast for her opponent, but was held. Unfortunately for the Orange, the Spanish referee Olatz Rivera Olmedo found the offense too light. The fit North Koreans then increased the pace and made the Orange gasp for air. In the fourteenth minute, things already went wrong. Kim Rietveld couldn't get the ball away, Maud Thomassen wasn't alert and counted on keeper Groothoff, after which Kim Won-sim struck mercilessly. Four minutes later, it was another goal. After the Dutch lost possession, North Korea combined through the Dutch defense and Pak Rye-yong scored. The Dutch did not get to play football and rarely arrived near the Korean goal. Lina Touzani, matchwinner of the semi-finals, was also unable to show her technical skills enough. Third goal just before halftime Three minutes before halftime, North Korea almost closed the door to a Dutch world title. Again, a mistake by the Netherlands preceded it. Weerelts' pass back was too short and keeper Groothoff wanted to clear it, but shot the ball into her own goal via Ri Ui-gygong. After the break, national coach Olivier Amelink tried to turn the tide, with Rochelity Dap for Aymee Altena and later more substitutes. The game picture hardly changed at all. Also in the second half, the best chances and the better play were for North Korea. However, the North Koreans did not really push through anymore. After the break, keeper Groothoff kept her goal clean, partly thanks to the post. Substitute Sophie van Hunnik seemed to score the Dutch goal from close range five minutes before time, but the goal was disallowed due to offside for Dap. While North Korea celebrated the title in the Moroccan capital, tears flowed at the Orange Lionesses youngsters, who can look back on a historic tournament with pride.
82661 Orange Lionesses win in Portugal. The Orange Lionesses have won a friendly match against Portugal, 2-1, in Braga. Portugal is twelve places lower than the Netherlands in the world rankings (23 to 11), but had surprisingly won 3-1 against Olympic champion America in the US last month. The Netherlands missed Van Domselaar, Beerensteyn, Roord, Brugts and Miedema, among others, in Braga and seemed to be behind after three minutes; with a fine reflex, goalkeeper Kop prevented Encarnação's 1-0. After more than fifteen minutes, the 0-1 by Leuchter didnot count (offside) but five minutes later it was even 0-2, thanks to goals from Grant and Wilms. Dutch sometimes sloppy defensively The goals were the result of good attacking play, but at the back, the Dutch occasionally dropped stitches and that resulted in two big Portuguese chances. Encarnação shot straight at Kop, but Faria headed in; Both were left very free. After less than an hour, Kop made a great save on a header by the strong, high-jumping Encarnação. Then it was time for the big sub change. Carleer, Groenewegen and Tolhoek made their debut. The Netherlands showed less and less offensively. Portugal had the ball more and more and Sousa Alves and Silva failed to make it 2-2. In the final minute, a shot by Nijstad just over the goal. Orange Lionesses drag very difficult friendly win out of the fire against Portugal The Orange Lionesses have started the friendly campaign with a win on a visit to Portugal (1-2). Arjan Veurink's team had a difficult time against the home team at times, but goals from Chasity Grant and Lynn Wilms were enough to pull a victory out of the fire. The Orange Lionesses were forced to start the duel with Portugal with quite a few changes. It soon became clear that the players still had to get used to each other, as the home team quickly put the Netherlands under pressure. Thanks to Lize Kop, it didn't come to a goal. It was exactly what Arjan Veurink wanted. The national coach wanted to see as many players as possible at work towards the World Cup qualifiers that start next year. Then it's extra nice when a good attack leads to a goal. Chasity Grant shot convincingly on target after a good counter and put the Orange Lionesses in the lead after a good phase. Three minutes later, Veurink's team scored again. After a throw-in on the left side of the field, the ball landed at the feet of Lynn Wilms, who scored. Just before halftime, Veurink swallowed his first goal against as a national coach. Even before the announced substitutions in the second half, the Orange Lionesses began to falter. Portugal had several good opportunities, but just missed the right final pass or Lize Kop - who could have done more in the goal against - was in the way. The Netherlands had a much harder time creating chances in the second half. Portugal offered a little more in return, but could not test Kop often enough. It remained a struggle for the Orange Lionesses until the end, but the victory was eventually pulled over the line.
651 international matches experience gone, yet no panic among Lionesses who immediately shouted: just do 'Do' as captain For years, it was not a discussion at all with the Lionesses: the captaincy. But after the departure of Sherida Spitse (and other experienced internationals), the vacancy was suddenly open. For national coach Arjan Veurink, but especially for the team, Dominique Janssen was the ideal connector and leader. "But leadership in the selection goes beyond just the band."
82722 New start leads to satisfaction with Lionesses: 'Tears in the eyes' The Orange Lionesses booked a friendly victory over Portugal (1-2). There is still room for improvement, but national coach Arjan Veurink is satisfied with the development of his team. And was able to make a trio debut. 'Offensively, we have shown good things, but we have also been challenged by Portugal at the moments when we lost the ball,' Veurink told the NOS. 'I thought it was getting sloppy during the match. But that's also great, we can learn from it and that's exactly what we need.' There were three debutants on Friday evening: Lieske Carleer, Lynn Groenewegen (FC Twente) and Danique Tolhoek (Ajax). 'Wonderful. All three have made a good impression this week. In the circle, Carleer stood with tears in his eyes, that's what the Orange Squad does with you. Super nice.' 'Football is developing towards the athletic part, being able to bridge distances is becoming increasingly important,' Veurink explained the choice for the newcomers. 'If we want to join the international arena, we have to take steps in that direction. Ella Peddemors is a good example of that.' 'It's a new round for everyone, new chances,' said Romée Leuchter, who was allowed to play by Veurink. 'That applies to me too. So I just want to do my best and hope that I can play more.'
Miedema scored 4 goals in the Orange Lionesses - South Korea women match. Lionesses close international period with resounding victory over South Korea, Miedema shines with four goals in this friendly game. With a depleted selection, the Orange Lionesses have won the friendly game against South Korea convincingly. National coach Arjan Veurink was missing eight players, but saw the recovered Vivianne Miedema excel with four goals. Ella Peddemors determined the final score at 5-0. This international period, Veurink wanted to see several players in action. But due to a large number of injuries, he had no choice. In addition to the players who were not available due to physical issues and injuries, five more dropped out in recent weeks. Who missed Portugal-away (1-2) and was now fit again against South Korea: Vivianne Miedema. The Manchester City striker feels good again after tough years and is back on the field with a smile, she said in her column In AD. And she proved that in Waalwijk. In the tenth minute, she dribbled over the edge of the penalty area, made room for the shot and slid the ball deftly into the near corner. Less than ten minutes later, she caught a deflected shot in the penalty kick area, mercilessly cut out her opponent and found the same corner. And after more than half an hour of football, it turned out that the South Koreans had not learned anything from Miedema's cutting, because with one reception the Lionesses' all-time top scorer played herself free again. And with a nice long distance shot, she completed the hat-trick. Before halftime, Miedema tapped in the fourth on a pass from Lynn Wilms. The fifth goal also caused a party: Ella Peddemors scored her first goal in the shirt of the Dutch national team: 5-0. Happily continue attacking In the second half, the Netherlands continued to attack happily, although the goals no longer came so easy: Victoria Pelova hit the crossbar and Wilms' goal was disallowed for offside. Romee Leuchter also had some bad luck. The Paris Saint-Germain striker got the chance to show herself this period, partly due to the absence of Lineth Beerensteyn, but hit the post in both the first and second half. The duel with South Korea was the last match of the Lionesses before the World Cup qualification starts at the end of February. Then Poland and Ireland are the opponents. Top country France is also in the group of Orange.
82900 Vivianne Miedema was the absolute star of the Orange Lionesses. On Tuesday evening, South Korea was defeated, after a thrilling first half. In that half, the all-time top scorer delivered a unique performance. This century, a player of the Orange Lionesses had never scored four times in the first half. Until Tuesday, when Miedema completed a quartet of goals in the 38th minute. Afterwards, she cheerfully spoke to the NOS. 'We can't complain, we played very well in the first half. We liked the free spaces. Now we are ending the year very well.' 'We got into the flow and then it went very fast,' said Miedema, who now has 104 international goals. 'It was the Oude Vief again, wasn't it? I said that at the beginning of the week, but I also just feel good. That's how I feel at the club, I feel good. This week I had a lot of fun with the girls. That comes out on the field.' The Dutch team is being refreshed under national coach Arjan Veurink, says Miedema, who previously indicated that she had thought about quitting with the Dutch team. That thought is now far away. 'The new energy helps a lot, the group dynamics and the fun are also the most important things. I don't act differently, no. Everyone has a different leadership role. My role hasn't changed, you can see that on the field too.' 'You do notice that with many young girls, the dynamics change. They are also going to take more initiative themselves, which is nice to see. Now I feel old, don't I', she laughed, and then concluded. 'We understand more and more where we want to go, what Arjan expects from us. We have made giant strides during this period.'
84214 Recovered Daniëlle van de Donk (34) continues as an international and returns to World Cup qualifying matches.
84648 POLEN: Szemik,Zieniewicz,Wos,Dudek, Wiankowska,Achcinska,Kamczyk,Pawollek, Krezyman,Pajor,Tomasiak NEDERLAND: Kop,Casparij,Dijkstra, D.Janssen,Buurman,Egurrola,Miedema, Kaptein,Roord,Beerensteyn,Brugts Relief at Orange Lionesses: Neighbor shoots struggling Orange Lionesses just before halftime next to Poland
“Neighbor shoots struggling Lionesses just before halftime”. I don’t get it. Are you saying Verrle Buurman is a neighbor of yours?
Sorry, I was pressed for time so I put the original Dutch text in the on line translator without checking it. That turned the name Buurman into neighbor.
The female word for neighbor is "buurvrouw" As in waiter - waitress; headmaster - headmistress; actor - actress etc.