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Euros holders Netherlands fight back for opening draw with Sweden

Netherlands midfielder Jill Roord cancelled out Jonna Andersson's opener as defending champions Netherlands salvaged a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their heavyweight Group C clash at the women's European Championship on Saturday.

Both teams started cautiously and a dull first half at Bramall Lane sprung to life when Sweden took a deserved lead in the 35th minute through Andersson who smashed home from close range following some excellent wing play from Kosovare Asllani.

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