Belgium shocked their way to the European Championship play-offs.
Now they want to overthrow the blue-yellow giant.
– Sweden is a top nation, but we have nothing to lose, says Justine Vanhaevermaet.
Sweden had not directly played at its very highest level during the group stage, but with the knife to the throat in the last group stage match against Portugal, they were convinced. It was all 5-0, and Sweden won their group, and yesterday it became clear who they will now face in the quarterfinals on Friday night.
“We know we can do great things”
It was between Belgium, Italy and Iceland, when France was largely ready to take first place in the group. And it became a big bang. Belgium has not directly lined up success on the women’s side in the country, but snagged second place by winning 1-0 against Italy in the group final.
Afterwards, the players were in ecstasy, but you do not feel finished. Now Sweden is waiting, which will enter the match as super favorites, but Belgium has hope.
– This is a big step for women’s football in Belgium and I hope we get a boost from this. When we do what we have to do, we know that we can do great things, says Janice Cayman, big star in Lyon, according to TT.
“Can use it to our advantage”
Julie Biesmans, who works for PSV Eindhoven on a daily basis, also believes that Sweden’s favorite team can be overthrown.
– I think they can underestimate us and maybe we can use it to our advantage. Maybe we’m moving on. You never know, she says.
Justine Vanhaevermaet is also on the same track.
– Sweden is a top nation, but we have nothing to lose. We will just go out and try to win, says Justine Vanhaevermaet.
The quarter final will be played on Friday night at 21. Should Sweden win, the semi-final against the winner between England and Spain awaits.
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