Lieke Martens after ‘frustrating match’: ‘Have to take the next step’ | Football

Nevertheless, the Barcelona player thinks it is important to look at the positive points. “We are often in front of the opponent’s goal, but it is clear that we still have to take the next step,” she said after the game in front of the camera. ESPN.

The first real big chance for the match was for Martens himself, but the Barcelona player was sloppy in the completion. “In any case, that ball has to be between the posts, then you might get a different game,” it sounded critical.

During the Tournoi de France, the Orange squad played with many young girls in the team due to personnel problems. Of course that took some getting used to. “I already have a better feeling about this match than during the first game against Brazil. More patterns have come up, that makes me feel good, but it’s certainly not good enough yet. It was a frustrating match, but a good learning experience.”

Parsons

National coach Mark Parsons mainly saw that his formation had a hard time in the first half. “We weren’t ourselves then. In the second half we were a bit better for the day. France is a big opponent, the advantage is that the girls learn a lot.”

Jackie Groenen thought that too many personal mistakes ultimately killed the Lionesses against the French. “We did not come forward well because of that, the passing was not good and we played France in the match. I think we need to play football with more guts and more confidence.”