France Aiming for History after Stunning Netherlands Victory

Corinne Diacre's Team Stuns Defending Champions

WEB France boss Corinne Diacre has declared that her side are ready to make history after a thrilling extra-time victory over defending champions the Netherlands in the opening round of Euro 2024 qualifying.

Early Onslaught

France got off to a blistering start, scoring three goals in the first 21 minutes to seize control of the match. The swift attack caught the Dutch defense off guard, and France looked unstoppable.

Netherlands' Fightback

Despite the early deficit, the Netherlands refused to give up. They pulled one goal back just before halftime and continued to push for an equalizer in the second half.

Extra-Time Drama

With the match deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation time, the game went into extra time. France showed their resilience and determination, scoring the winning goal in the 114th minute.

Diacre's Ambition

After the historic victory, Diacre expressed her team's hunger for success. "We are here to build history," Diacre said. "We have a young and talented squad, and we believe that we can achieve great things."

France's Euro History

This will be the fourth meeting between the Netherlands and France at the Euros. France prevailed on penalties in the quarter-finals in 2017.