Wales v Netherlands result - Oranje ease to win as Welsh beaten on tournament debut with Vivianne Miedema among the goals

Andries Jonker's side got their UEFA Euro 2025 campaign off to the ideal start, beating tournament debutants Wales 3-0 in Switzerland.

The Oranje started the match on the front foot, dominating possession, but Wales kept their shape brilliantly, frustrating the Dutch and limiting them to very little.

Jonker's side had their first real chance after 35 minutes, when the excellent Jill Roord pounced on a loose ball outside the box before firing in a vicious effort which rattled the post.

Wales continued to defend resolutely and with 45 minutes on the clock, it looked as though they were going to go in at the break on level terms. That was until they were dealt a sucker punch in added time, with Vivianne Miedema breaking the deadlock with what was her 100th goal for her nation. The 28-year-old faked to shoot on the edge of the box, giving herself a yard of space she needed before wrapping a sensational effort past Olivia Clark and into the back of the net.

The Oranje did not have to wait long for a second goal, doubling their lead just three minutes into the second half. Danielle van de Donk smartly cut the ball back for Victoria Pelova who was on hand to rifle her effort past Clark from close range, giving Wales a monumental task for the remainder of the match.

The goals livened Netherlands up, with the Dutch all of a sudden bursting into life, the two-goal cushion giving them the confidence to go and play freely. They almost had a third just five minutes after netting their second, but once again Roord was denied by the woodwork. On this occasion, she made a clever run to latch onto a through ball before lifting her effort over Clark but put just too much on it and had to watch her effort smack the crossbar.

Esmee Brugts wrapped up all three points for Netherlands just before the hour mark, ghosting in at the back post to get on the end of a Pelova cross, calmly stroking a volley past Clark and into the back of the net.

Up next for Wales is France on Wednesday evening, while Netherlands will take on England on the same day.

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Wales put in a spirited performance but ultimately fell short against Netherlands in Lucerne, losing 3-0. They defended brilliantly for 45 minutes but once they conceded the first, it was always going to be an uphill battle for Rhian Wilkinson's side.

It does not get any easier for the Welsh either, they take on France on Wednesday in their second group match, whilst the Dutch will take on England on the same day.

Wales 0-3 Netherlands

Oranje romped to victory in Lucerne against UEFA Women's Euro debutants Wales thanks to goals from Vivianne Miedema, Victoria Pelova and Esmee Brugts.

There will be a minimum of five minutes added on at the end of this one.

Chasity Gran fires an effort on goal but Woodham is there to clear the ball off the line and prevent Wales conceding a fourth.

Caitlin Dijkstra is on for Veerle Buurman.

Carie Jones is on for Ceri Holland.

Ceri Holland is down after attempting a sprint and looks to be in some discomfort, it could be cramp or hamstring related.

The referee has signalled for a cooling break.

Sherida Spitse is on for Esmee Brugts.

Lineth Beerensteyn is on for Vivianne Miedema.

Grant is slipped through but she opts to take on the shot instead of trying to find a team-mate and her effort is dragged wide.

Kayleigh Barton is on for Josie Green

Rachel Rowe is on for Jessica Fishlock

Ffion Morgan is on for Hannah Cain

Lynn Wilms is on for Kerstin Casparj.

Chasity Grant is on in place of Danielle van de Donk.

Wales are looking to shake things up with a triple substitution.

Jill Roord tries her luck from distance but Olivia Clark dives across to make the save.

Netherlands have their third and that should be all three points for the Dutch. The cross is sent into the box and Esmee Brugts is on hand at the back post to guide her effort into the back of the net.