“Bigmouth” Megan Rapinoe and the US women’s soccer team were attacked by the Dutch striker after the World Cup round of 16 defeat by Sweden
Netherlands striker Lineth Beerensteyn did not hide her delight at USA’s elimination from the Women’s World Cup, saying on Thursday the Americans had “really big things to say”.
USA failed to win the Women’s World Cup for a third straight season after losing to Sweden on penalties in the round of 16, finishing the tournament with just four goals in as many games.
And Beerensteyn, whose side lost to the USA in the 2019 final and drew 1-1 in the group stage, is not sad about the Americans’ elimination.
“From the first moment I heard they were out, I was like, ‘Yes!’ Bye!’ she told reporters on Thursday. “From the start of the tournament, they had big speeches and were already talking about the final.
“I thought you have to show it on the pitch before you talk.” [big],’ she continued. “I’m not being rude in that way, I still have a lot of respect for them, but now they’re out of the tournament and for me it’s a relief and for them it’s something to endure with them.” in the future.
Lineth Beerensteyn seemed delighted with the USA’s early elimination from the World Cup
Megan Rapinoe missed a penalty in the shoot-out against Sweden that eliminated the Americans
“Don’t start talking about something that’s far away. I hope they will learn from it.’
Despite entering the tournament without injured stars Mallory Swanson, Becky Sauerbrunn and Catarina Macario, USA were the betting favorites in New Zealand and Australia to win the ultimate prize.
And the team made no attempt to hide its ambition.
“We are the most ruthless team, we will never give up and we will take the title,” Trinity Rodman said in July.
“This team is something special. “We want it more than ever, so I expect a gold medal.”
The USA players console each other after losing to Sweden on penalties in the round of 16
Megan Rapinoe, who announced her retirement at the end of her club season before the tournament, also publicly hoped for a title.
“I think it’s just out there and now I can really enjoy it and focus on winning the tournament,” she said when announcing her decision to retire.
Head coach Vlatko Andonovski was also frank in June.
“Would I be happy with anything less than a third win in a row?” NO!’ Andonovski said at the team’s media day.
“We only have one thing in mind at this tournament.” “Our goal is to win the World Cup.”
Ultimately, the USA fell well short of this mark, finishing second in Group E before being edged out by Sweden.
The Netherlands meet Spain in the quarter-finals on Thursday evening (Friday local time).