Beth Mead expressed England’s heartbreak, and manager Sarina Wiegman shared the sentiment of deep disappointment, as England’s dream of reaching the Women’s Nations League finals and securing a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics slipped away on goal difference.
Despite a commanding 6-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park, England’s efforts fell short as the Netherlands progressed to the finals following their 4-0 win over Belgium, in a night filled with suspense and drama.
The fate of the Lionesses was sealed when the Netherlands netted their critical fourth goal in the 95th minute, concluding England’s Nations League journey and dashing their Olympic aspirations.
Mead, while speaking to Sport Newes Center, reflected on the disappointment: “We thought we had it, but fate had other plans.”
England’s task was challenging – to surpass the Netherlands’ result by three goals to clinch a spot in the Nations League finals and keep Olympic dreams alive for Team GB. Ultimately, both England and the Netherlands ended with 12 points in
