Netherlands' Oranje ladies
The Netherlands and Switzerland have reached the final of the UEFA playoff qualifiers towards the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup following their victories in semifinals stage.
Netherlands defeated Denmark 4-1 home and away, after winning the previous fixture 2-0 before claiming a 2-1 success in the return leg.
Nadia Nadim's opener from the penalty spot for Denmark was cancelled out by Lineth Beerensteyn's brace in both halves of the game, as the European champions, Netherlands cruised to the win.
Up next for the Dutch ladies is Switzerland who overcame Belgium on away goals decision, following a 3-3 scoreline on aggregate.
Tine De Caigny netted Belgium's equaliser in the second half to end the match at 1-1 after Geraldine Reuteler had scored to put the Swiss in front.
But the two away goals from first leg, were more than enough to see Switzerland progress to the next round and stand a chance of making it to the main event.
The eighth and final European ticket will be contested for by Netherlands and Switzerland over two legs, between the 5th-13 November, 2018.
The overall winners will join Germany, England, Italy, Norway, Spain, Scotland and Sweden who have already qualified for the tournament in France from the European zone.
(Canadian players celebrates after scoring a goal. Photo: Canada Soccer)
Still on the women's world cup qualifying campaign, but in the CONCACAF Women's Championship where Canada hammered Cuba 12-0 in their second group encounter.
It was the biggest win of the competition and it moved the Canadians to first position in Group B, having won their opener 2-0 against Jamaica last Friday.
Andriana Leonard and Jordyn Huitema hit a brace each, combined with strikes from Deanne Rose, Rebecca Quinn, Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson.
While the Jamaicans got their groove back and came away with a huge 1-0 defeat of Costa Rica, thanks to Khadija Shaw's 46th minute winner.
Having earned a semifinal spot, Canada will next face Costa Rica in their final group clash, whereas Jamaica are up against Cuba.
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