Emergency landing for Swiss U17 women

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Oh no! The dream of the Swiss U17 national team to reach the final at the European Championships in Estonia is brutally shattered. Veronica Maglia’s team lost 2:10 in the semi-final against France.

Optimism at the SFV is great for the game, after all they won against the French in qualifying. However, during the 95 minutes at Tallinn’s Kadrioru Stadium, the Nati was shipwrecked. She definitely doesn’t stand a chance.

Tears were still streaming down the field after the final whistle. Iman Beney, the Swiss goalscorer who made it 4-1, and her colleagues should be hugged and comforted by the French. “No one expected anything like this,” says coach Maglia. “I just don’t have an explanation for it. We didn’t get into the game from the first to the last minute. And that is so exploited by his opponents. »

“Players have a great future ahead of them”

The Swiss disaster takes its course in the 13th minute. Maeline Mendy beats two opponents down the right flank and her cross from the baseline falls behind Swiss keeper Yasmine Ammar. The captain of France, the star of the game, doubled three minutes later. Later Mendy also scores to make it 7:2.

At halftime it is 1: 4, but the tactical changes in defense are also not fruitful – on the contrary. The defense of SFV is not up to par and is always being overrun by the fast French. The last four goals against in the final phase fell within ten minutes, the French Stängeli is perfect. “We never got into the duels. That was crucial today,” said Maglia.

Despite the debacle: reaching the semi-finals by beating Germany was a success, but being eliminated was all the more bitter. “I hope the players think, learn from this experience and come back even hungrier,” said Maglia. “You are still young and have a great future ahead of you.” For now, however, the coach and her players must say: cheer up!

Source : Blick