Euro 2025: Disappointed Wales fans seek to next game after

Getty Images Wales held their own for most of the first half but a strike from Dutch captain Vivianne Miedema indicated Wales lost their opening match It was a game lots of waited a lifetime for, with fans enjoying with anxiety and excitement as Wales played at their first ever significant women’s tournament.But they now have their sights set on the next match, as the group lost 3-0 on their Euros debut. The Wales squad began their Euro 2025 project against the Netherlands in Lucerne on Saturday.The group held their own for most of the very first 45 minutes, and were going to hold the 2017 champions to a goalless very first half, however a strike from Dutch captain Vivianne Miedema suggested that wasn’t to be.

Rhian Wilkinson’s side are back in action on Wednesday night against France.Thousands of fans travelled to Switzerland, with an estimated 3,800 Welsh fans watching at the Allmend Arena. Many more headed to bars and fan zones back home.

Libby Stott and Nicole Power state they were dissatisfied with the result Speaking after the game Libby Stott, 21, from Wigan, stated the result was”frustrating”

but it was great that Wales had actually made the competition. On Wales ‘possibilities of advancing from the group stages Libby stated:”They have actually got some hard groups. It will be tough, however I do not understand, ideally.”

They are the underdogs.”Nicole Power, 21, from Liverpool, believed that Wales would still make it through.”I did believe that they were going to be the underdogs today.”Emma, 27, and Tom, 30

, both from Cardiff, said it was their first competition and they mored than happy to be there supporting the team. “I am dissatisfied however I’m so happy with the ladies and the performance was really, truly battling. I had a great time so it might be even worse,”said Tom. Emma and Tom state they were taking pleasure in Wales being in the competition, and were not considering if Wales might make it out of Group D’s so-called”group of death “Will Davies, 48, from Cardiff, participated in the match with his kid, Ieun Davies, 13. “The women provided whatever today. They’re putting a good performance, but Netherlands are a good team and I believe we had a hard time a little bit after the goal went in, right before half time, “said Will. FAW officials state they had actually been informed Wales are anticipated to have more fans in Switzerland

than all bar three other nations taking part in the 16-team tournament.Mother and child Eleri and Carys Gittins took a trip from mid Wales to see the match. Eleri stated:”I’m just happy, happy to be here and

see Wales play.Carys stated:”It is an embarassment [that they lost] however certainly there is still a great ambiance, good environment around.

” It is constantly frustrating to lose. We’re extremely honoured and happy we made it and happy with the women who have actually worked really hard.Carys included if Wales

do not get out of the groups it”was okay “because they have actually done enough to get here. < img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/58a6/live/1878ff40-59de-11f0-9923-a558932c78ef.png.webp"alt="2 females taking a look at the video camera. Both have a red Wales t-shirt on

and the one left wing has a yellow and red pail hat. There are crowds of individuals strolling behind.”/ >

Eleri stated it was amazing to be in Switzerland supporting Wales Alyson Jane, Hannah Jones and Chester, the canine, saw the game in Colwyn bay, Conwy. Hannah said it was” a little heart-breaking”Wales did not rating.” I feel the game went well in first half with a lot of shots on target and we had a reasonable few chances.

“But we go again and ideally see Sophie have some minutes,” included Hannah.

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the words’ C’mon Cymru ‘. They are standing in front of the Welsh flag.”/ > Hannah Jones Hannah Jones stated it was”a little heart-breaking”Wales didn’t score Jenny Eos, 30, from Cardiff, stated despite a frustrating rating, “our ladies did us proud from beginning to end “. “The Welsh story is one of endurance, and whether it was the

Red Wall bring the anthem up until the

last moment, or the team pushing at every opening and punching above their weight, we sustained a lot just to get there and play,” she stated. Jenny Eos Jenny Eos stated despite a frustrating score”our women did us proud from beginning to end “Lee and Rachel James from Neath said they were “dissatisfied” however Wales”did what they might do”. Lee stated:” We simply didn’t appear today, didn’t reveal our genuine selves. If we beat France we can make it out. I’m waiting on England, bring it on.”Rachel included:”It’s exceptional that we’re here

what an accomplishment for the women.”They didn’t win today however it does not mean they will not in future, ideally they influence girls

.”

Lee and Rachel stated the women making the competitionwill ideally motivate young girls 62-year-old Borris from Ebbw Vale, and 54-year-old Neil from Llanberis stated in spite of the result, the group can “take the experience away”.”We’re playing groups way much better than us in the rankings,”said Neil.Borris said he was”extremely pleased with the team”, including “that’s why we’re here”. FAW Wales held their own for the majority of the first half but were defeated 3-0 by the Netherlands.Kirsty, 36, saw the game at her home in the Swansea valley, together with Sam, 41, Bobby, 7, Oskar, 5 and three-year-old Jesse.She said

:”We were gutted to

see Wales lose their opening match, particularly after such a strong first half.” We’re all still so proud of Cymru women for getting this far and eagerly anticipate cheering them on for their next match

.” Family picture Kirsty said the young boys went to bed “psychological”after Wales lost their opening match Isabelle, 12, from the Rhondda stated she was really fired up and could not wait to see together with the fans. Along with her dad Leon, 44, they had never been abroad to see them but have been to every home game.She stated it was “huge for women’s football”.

Isabelle travelled with her father, Leon, to see the match.Olivia, 16, remained in Switzerland with her dad Lyndon and mum Nichola. She said her household were there”to support them, to encourage them and

to make them feel more motivated to do well in the competition”. Olivia, who plays football, thinks Wales’ involvement in the tournament will have an influence on domestic football.”It will encourage individuals to play, to come and support them and enjoy the game,” she included.