England downed by powerful Dutch
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August 19, 2005 
BBC News
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England's women fell to a 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands, ranked world number one, at the European Nations Cup.
Only heroics from Carolyn Reid in goal saved England from a heavier loss as the Dutch eased into the final and secured their World Cup berth.
They went ahead on six minutes through a Sylvia Karres field goal. Naomi Van As fired home another on 46 minutes.
In other games, Ireland beat Scotland 3-1, Germany downed Spain 2-1, and Ukraine saw off France 2-1.
England will now face Spain in the bronze medal play-off match.

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