0 v 7 
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| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August 2023 | 8:00 am | Women's World Cup | 2022/23 |
Match Report
Oranje Machine Put Seven Past Vietnam To Top Group E
Esmee Brugts announced herself on the biggest stage as a devastating onslaught saw the Netherlands blow Vietnam away 7-0 and cement their place at the top of Group E.
Goals from Netherlands’ ruthless attack by Lieke Martens, Katja Snoeljs, Jill Roord, Danielle van de Donk and two wonder goals from Brugts saw Andries Jonker's side bypass USA and Portugal in the group.
he seven goal deficit in 41 attempts at goal is the highest in the World Cup so far.
Netherlands needed a three goal margin to ensure they’d be group winners and took the lead after seven minutes through Martens.
Martens scored her 60th international goal courtesy of a looped finish over the Vietnam goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh following a pin point long ball by Dominique Janssen.
Three minutes later, Katja Snoeijs was completely free in the box after being played in by Danielle van de Donk and the Dutch number nine slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
Esmee Brugts made it three as she curled the ball beautifully into the corner with a lofted finish from 25 yards out.
Netherlands’ total dominance continued with further opportunities for their front three and Jill Roord tapped in after Dominique Janseen skipped past three players down the left on her 100th cap and flowed in a lovely ball for the unmarked Manchester City new signing.
On the stroke of half time, Netherlands made it five as van de Donk tapped into an empty net after Thanh’s initial save from close range to deny Jill Roord.
Netherlands kept coming in the second stanza and Brugts produced a carbon copy of her effort in the first half.
Brugts once again curled a beautiful shot with her right foot from outside the box into the top corner.
Martens appeared to have scored Netherlands seventh but the striker was ruled offside.
However, Janssen put a free kick into the box and a cushion header led to Roord heading home for her second and the Netherlands seventh goal.
Netherlands will be in action on Saturday in the last 16 while Vietnam’s first ever World Cup is over.
Timeline
| 7' | 11. Lieke Martens | |
| 10' | 25. Katja Snoeijs | |
| 17' | 22. Esmee Brugts | |
| 23' | 20. Jill Roord | |
| Luong Thi Thu Thuong Chuong Thi Kieu | 28' | |
| Hoang Thi Loan Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung | 28' | |
| 45' | 10. Danielle van de Donk | |
| Tran Thi Kim Thanh Khong Thi Hang | 46' | |
| 46' | Victoria Pelova Kerstin Casparij | |
| 46' | Danielle van de Donk Wieke Kaptein | |
| 58' | 22. Esmee Brugts | |
| Hai Yen Pham Nhu Huynh | 60' | |
| Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang | 60' | |
| 62' | Jackie Groenen Damaris Egurrola | |
| 73' | Sherida Spitse Caitlin Dijkstra | |
| 81' | Esmee Brugts Merel van Dongen | |
| 16. Duong Thi Van | 83' | |
| 83' | 20. Jill Roord |
Ground
| Forsyth Barr Stadium |
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| 130 Anzac Avenue, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9058, New Zealand |
Ben Jaycock
I am a Sports Journalism & PR graduate from Staffordshire University. During my time at Final Whistle, I have covered the LOI National League, international games and the Women’s National League. Outside of Final Whistle, I am a researcher for World Rugby and a writer for The Rugby Paper.
Full time: Netherlands 7-0 Vietnam
Fourth official has indicated there will be a minimum of seven additional minutes to be played.
Vietnam goes close from a corner in a very rare foray forward.
Dominique Janssen puts a free kick into the box and a cushion header leads to Jill Roord scoring her second and the Netherlands' seventh.
Duong Thi Vân is shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
Netherlands sub: Esme Brugts is replaced by Merel van Dongen.
Jill Roord's left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Netherlands sub: Caitlin Dijkstra replaces Sherida Spitse.
Fine save by Khong Thi Hang to deny Katja Snoeijs and then a vital intervention by the Vietnam defence.
Martens appears to have scored Netherlands seventh but the striker is ruled offside.
Netherlands sub: Damaris Egurrola replaces Jackie Groenen.
Vietnam subs: Huynh Nhu replaces Pham Hai Yen and Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung replaces Nguyen Thi Bích Thùy.
Jill Roord curls in a shot that smacks the crossbar and Netherlands just keep coming.
She's done it again! Esmee Brugts has announced herself on the biggest stage of them all and she once again curls a beautiful shot from outside the box into the top corner after her brilliant first half effort.
One-two touch football leads to Jill Roord having a chance but her effort sails over the bar.
Vietnam have been defending in every match and in their final game it just seems like it's too much for them.
Vietnam sub: Khong Thi Hang replaces Tran Thi Kim Thanh
Netherlands subs: Kerstin Casparij replaces Victoria Pelova and Wieke Kaptein replaces Daniëlle van de Donk.
Back underway in the second half.
Half time: Vietnam 0-5 Netherlands
Fourth official has indicated there will be a minimum of four additional minutes.
Danielle van de Donk makes it five as she taps home after Tran Thi Kim Thanh\'s initial save from close range to deny Jill Roord.
The ball breaks to Katja Snoeijs from the corner but her powerful shot is matched by an excellent save by Tran Thi Kim Thanh.
Lieke Martens has a shot that is blocked and goes out for a further Netherlands corner.
The ball falls to Esmee Brugts, who drags her shot wide.
Sherida Spitse wins another Netherlands corner.
Chances are in abundance for the Netherlands as Katja Snoeijs goes through but takes a heavy touch and goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh collects.
A free kick into the box by Sherida Spitse picks out Stefanie van der Gragt and the defender should have added to the Netherlands' lead.
Lovely drag back pass from Katja Snoeijs to put Lieke Martens through but the attacker drags the shot wide.
Chuong Thi Kieu replaces Luong Thi Thu Thuong and Nguyen Thi My Anh replaces Hoàng Thi Loan.
We could be about to see one of the earliest substitutions of the World Cup as Vietnam desperataly need a change.
It's another as Jill Roord taps in after Dominique Janssen skips past three players down the left and on her 100th cap flows in a lovely ball for the unmarked new Manchester City signing.
More pinball in the Vietnam box and only last ditch defending keeps it at 3-0.
USA will top group if they equal or better Netherlands' result and if Portugal beat USA they will progress. Dutch will qualify if they avoid defeat but a win by a three goal margin ensures a place at the top of the table.
This is an onslaught by the Netherlands and they couldn't have asked for a better start than this. It could have been more as well! Total dominance.
What a goal by Esmee Brugts who curls the ball beautifully into the corner with a lofted finish outside the box from 25 yards out.
Katja Snoeijs is completely free in the box after being played in by Danielle van de Donk and the Dutch number nine slots the ball into the bottom corner.
Netherlands asking more questions as Jill Roord fires a long range short that goes just a metre wide of the goal.
Netherlands take the lead inside eight minutes through Lieke Martens who scored her 60th international goal courtesy of a looped finish over the Vietnam goalkeeper following a pin point long ball by Dominique Janssen.
Vietnam looking to cause early worry for the Dutch, Thanh Nah goes racing down the left wing but her cross is booted away
Underway!