Wales v Netherlands LIVE: Women’s Euro 2025 latest score and updates

9 mins: The pitch-side mics pick up Wilkinson barking instructions at her players. Wales looking pretty solid so far. Miedema is squeezed out of play after a heavy touch in the box.

5 mins: CLOSE! First moment of danger for Wales but they survive. Clark saves the first effort from Jill Roord, but can’t clear completely. Clark dives in on the goalline and wins the foul as the Netherlands looked to scramble in.

There’s a check for a handball on Ladd as well but she gets away with it.

3mins: Netherlands with some early control of the ball but no chances yet. The Wales players will still be buzzing after that special national anthem before kick-off.

Underway in Lucerne as Wales make history at Euro 2025! They will be underdogs against this Netherlands team, but they are embracing that status and they believe they can upset the odds at Euro 2025.

Before kick-off there will be a moment of silence for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, as there has been since the Portugal forward’s tragic death in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Ah that was special. Jess Fishlock clearly one of the more emotional players as Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau rings out across the stadium. And there are tears in the stands!

Here we go! It’s the biggest game of many of these players’ lives, as Wales make their debuts at a major women’s tournament against the Netherlands. The sound of the national anthem and the sight of the Welsh flag flying above the stadium in Lucerne will be a special moment.

Wales may have been relegated from their Nations League group without winning any of their six games against Sweden, Italy and Denmark, but the majority of the matches were close and there is a blueprint there to potentially cause an upset or two in a heavyweight Group D at Euro 2025.

Only Wales’ most recent competitive fixture against an impressive Italy was a one-sided scoreline, with Wales losing 4-1 at home last month. Wales drew two games against a Sweden team who will be expected to reach the reach the quater-finals of the Euros.

Wales created history in December when they beat the Republic of Ireland 3-2 on aggregate to qualify for a major women’s tournament for the first time.

After a 1-1 draw in Cardiff, Wales beat the Irish in Dublin with goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones.

After Ireland pulled one back late on, Wales survived a frantic onslaught in added time to secure victory and qualify for the tournament, sparking wild scenes.

The Netherlands are ranked 11th in the world – 19 places higher than Wales – and possess both rich tournament pedigree, having won the Euros in 2017, and top players such as Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema.

Rhian Wilkinson said: “They are a top team, very fluid, and have some of the biggest stars in the game.

“They’re really an enjoyable team to watch and I’m looking forward to challenging my team against them. We know we’ve got to be sharp and key moments count.

“Success for us is that the team shows up, is confident and just plays. That will be critical to Wales’ success in this tournament.

“Opening day nerves are normal, excitement is normal, and this team is handling it like seasoned pros.

“There’s definitely an understanding this is a moment in Welsh history. Don’t let it get too big, let it all in, and be there for that moment.”