Miedema Hits 100 as Netherlands Win Euro 2025 Opener

Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th international goal in first-half stoppage time, leading the Netherlands to a 3-0 win over Wales in their Women's Euro 2025 Group D opener in Lucerne. The milestone goal broke a scoreless deadlock after Wales had held off the Dutch for much of the first half. Victoria Pelova and Esmee Brugts added second-half goals, securing a dominant victory for the 2017 European champions and putting them provisionally top of the group before England faced France. The Netherlands hit the woodwork multiple times, highlighting their attacking strength. Wales, making their major tournament debut, struggled to create clear chances despite a disciplined defensive effort. The result leaves Wales facing a challenging path to advancement in a tough group.