03.06.2024 20:58
Women’s national team: top ranking to be confirmed in Budapest
Four days after its 2-1 victory over Hungary in Biel, the women’s national team faces the same opponent again. In Budapest, Pia Sundhage’s team wants to build on its performance, but also turn some adjustment screws.
“I am very happy that we won this match. We must emphasize not taking anything for granted. A victory is important to gain confidence and to keep moving forward,” Sundhage said at the press conference. There are, however, a few areas to improve: pace and defending counter-attacks.
This is why the Swede is already clear: there will be changes. “We will see if there will be many changes. But there will be another starting eleven.” Happy fact for the Nati: while there were still many late appointments due to injuries during the first week, everyone is on board for the fourth match of Euro qualifying.
With 9 points in three matches, Switzerland is in the lead with maximum points. A position that will have to be defended at the Hidegkuti Nandor stadium. “Our goal is to win all the matches and gain confidence for the next European Championship at home. We all feel good, we are focused and we have good team spirit. We are all looking forward to the next match,” said Alisha Lehmann, who laid the foundation stone for success by scoring in the first leg on Friday.
A contagious feeling of victory
Even though the first leg performance was not 100 percent convincing, it is important for Sundhage to emphasize that the victory was achieved. “Winning is contagious. If we win tomorrow, it will be a big step forward. Then we can look back and say we had a few wins together.”
The away match against Hungary (5:30 p.m.) can be followed live on SRF 2, RTS 2 and RSI la 2.
ASF / translated with deepl
