Dutch deny Norway last-four berth
Friday, July 22, 2016
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Netherlands 1-0 Norway
Sisca Folkertsma's winner made it two wins from two for the Dutch with both sides in contention for the semi-finals.
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- Norway start better but Netherlands take control in the second half
- Netherlands strike in 56th minute when Ashleigh Weerden's long ball causes confusion
- Norway No1 Ida Norstrøm's parry converted by Sisca Folkertsma
- Vilde Fjelldal's 70th-minute shot blocked as Norway press for equaliser
- Ingrid Syrstad Engen denied by Paulina Quaye, who keeps clean sheet on her birthday
- Esmee De Graaf denied added-time clincher by the woodwork
- Dutch not through despite second phase success
- Norway would have progressed with victory and can still qualify
- Next Group A matches on Monday: Norway v Slovakia, Netherlands v France
