Football: Netherlands say they're happy to go as underdogs against defending champions US in their first-ever FIFAWWC
"The US are favourite and we are the underdog and we are fine with that," says Netherlands head coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of Sunday's final.
Netherlands' Jackie Groenen and team mates during training at the Merlo Stadium, Oullins, France - July 6, 2019. The Netherlands said on Saturday they are happy to be underdogs as they prepare to play against their first-ever Women's World Cup final against defending champions United States."The expectations are different now. The US are favourite and we are the underdog and we are fine with that."
A 1-0 extra-time win over Sweden on Wednesday in the semi-finals secured their spot in the tournament decider.Netherlands coach Sarina Wiegman during the press conference at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - July 6, 2019. In 2017 the Netherlands announced themselves as a growing force in the game when they won the European Championships on home soil playing scintillating attacking football.
Despite the opponent that will line-up opposite them in Lyon on Sunday, the top-ranked US team, that approach won't change.
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