Netherlands, Sweden survive scares to close in on Euro 2022 quarterfinals

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND: Holders the Netherlands held off a stirring fightback by Portugal to close in on a place in the Euro 2022 quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Portugal, while Sweden struck late to beat Switzerland 2-1 on Wednesday.

The Dutch were without star striker Vivianne Miedema due to a positive case for coronavirus, but got off to a flying start in Leigh as Damaris Egurrola and Stefanie van der Gragt struck inside the first 16 minutes.