MALACATÁN, Guatemala (April 16, 2026) (Interstat) — The Netherlands women’s national team delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Austria in an international friendly Thursday at Estadio Municipal Santa Lucía.

Lineth Beerensteyn led the Dutch attack with two goals and an assist. Lieke Martens added a goal and an assist, while Esmee Brugts also scored. Beerensteyn opened the scoring in the 13th minute, assisted by Martens, who netted just before halftime. Beerensteyn scored again in the 73rd, immediately setting up Brugts a minute later.

The match featured three yellow cards. The result marked a successful start for the Netherlands in the friendly tournament and handed Austria a defeat to begin its campaign. The outcome defied a pregame statistical projection that had favored Austria.