Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland
By Alyce Collett 7/3/26
Above: Lynn Wilms (left) and Lineth Beerensteyn (right) celebrate after Beerensteyn scored the first of her two goals tonight against the Republic of Ireland. Photo: via OranjeLeeuwinnen.
After a shock first up draw, the Netherlands are up and running this Nations’ League campaign after defeating the Republic of Ireland 2-1 thanks to a brace from Lineth Beerensteyn.
In an at times fiery clash, the Irish were again competitive and pushed the Dutch all game – and did equalise early in the second half through skipper Katie McCabe – but much like their first game this window a late, well struck goal against them proved to be the difference.
Although it was the Dutch who initially did the attacking, it was the Irish who came closest to scoring first, with a number of Caitlin Hayes’ headers going narrowly wide.
Possession wise the opening exchanges of this match were a lot more even compared to the Republic of Ireland’s opening match of the window.
However despite all the positives the Irish were showing, it was the Dutch who did get on the scoreboard initially, when Beerensteyn snuck behind the Irish line and was able to tap in a well placed cross from Lynn Wilms into the back of the net.
After the goal the Dutch started to really control the attacking play, with the Irish defence certainly put under plenty of pressure.
Ultimately Beerensteyn’s goal would be the only one of the first half, but the Irish certainly had plenty to think about at half time.
It was a dream start to the second half for the Irish when after Anna Patten won her side a penalty, McCabe perfectly took the subsequent penalty to equalise proceedings.
Despite conceding the goal, the Netherlands continued to dominate attacking time, continuing to really test the Irish defence in the search of a second goal.
The Irish certainly had their chances, but they were small in number compared to the Dutch numbers.
The Dutch eventually got their reward in the 82nd minute when after a well placed corner, Beerensteyn found a second for the evening after curling the ball into the back of the net from the tightest of angles.
Beerensteyn’s second ultimately proved to be the match winner, but the Irish certainly kept pushing hard to find another equaliser, rejigging their line up to bring more attacking players onto the pitch.
Teams: NETHERLANDS (4-3-3): Kop, Wilms, Buurman, Olislagers, Roord, Beerensteyn, Kaptein, Miedema, Leuchter, Janssen, Demaris. Substitutes: Van Domselaar, De Jong, Brugts, Casparij, Dijkstra, Van De Donk, Grant, Groenen, Levels, Peddermora, Pelova, Van Der Zanden.
Scorers: Beerensteyn 20’, 82’
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (4-3-3): Brosnan, Mustaki, Hayes, Mannion, Connolly, Patten, Sheva, Quinn, Carusa, Murphy. Substitutes: Moloney, Whitehouse, Stapleton, Kiernan, Littlejohn, Barrett, O’Hanlon, Quinn, Finn, Larkin, Noonan, Toland.
Scorers: McCabe 50’
Referee: Frida Klarlund [DEN]
Attendance: TBC.
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