Nineteen-year-old defender Renee van Asten delivered a stunning international debut as the Netherlands women's national team (Oranje) defeated France 2–1, raising questions over whether captain Dominique Janssen can reclaim her starting place. Van Asten scored the opening goal, set up the winner, and was composed in possession throughout, forming an impressive central defensive partnership with fellow teenager Veerle Buurman — the first time two teens have started together at the back for Oranje since 2005. Coach Arjan Veurink, who has made defensive solidity a priority since taking charge, said Van Asten fully deserved her plaudits, while former captain Mandy van den Berg acknowledged that Janssen's place in the starting XI is no longer guaranteed.