Groenen and Martens' Netherlands off to winning start
The Netherlands, coached by Jackie Groenen and Lieke Martens of Paris, beat Portugal 1-0 on Matchday 1 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup group stage in Australia and New Zealand.
The two Parisians played the entire match.
NETHERLANDS - PORTUGAL: 1-0 (1-0)
FIFA Women's World Cup Australia - New Zealand 2023 - Group stage - Group E - Matchday 1
Dunedin Stadium (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Goal: Van der Gragt (13')
NETHERLANDS: Van Domselaar, Van der Gragt, Janssen, Spitse, Van de Donk (Egurrola, 80'), Groenen, Roord, Pelova (Casparj, 90'+4), Martens, Beerensteyn (Snoeijs, 87'), Brugts Coach: A. Jonker
PORTUGAL: Pereira, Costa, Amado (Alves, 78'), Do. Silva (Nazareth, 68'), T. Pinto, F. Pinto, Norton (Jacinto, 79'), Gomes, Borges, J. Silva, Di. Silva (Encarnação, 79') Coach: F. Neto