“Jackie Groenen seems like the perfect daughter-in-law,…

Jackie Groenen is active with the OranjeLeeuwinnen during the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The New Zealand boys were very impressed with the Dutch midfielder as she is active at Paris Saint-Germain.

Groenen took his time. “You won’t find them friendlier than the former Dutch judo champion,” writes Iwan van Duren on the website of international soccer. “Jackie Groenen seems like the perfect daughter-in-law. Until she goes out into the field and then she turns into a kind of commando, one of those giggling participants Koningsbrugge concentration camp would end.”

Groenen played an important role in the first group game against Portugal. “Groenen’s mission was clear, to stop the supply from position number 6. Groenen was sharp and tough from the first second. He didn’t hesitate to fight and went forward in battle,” said Van Duren, who rated Groenen’s game with an 8.5.

“And above all, she won most of the duels,” continues the journalist. “Played in a key position to make this system work. The 6 as a vacuum cleaner for the defence. The Johan Neeskens of this Orange. She seems to be improving with each tournament. Absolute star. Just before half-time she had already won about ten balls, and in the process she despaired the play distributor for Portugal, so that the fast forwards of Portugal were deprived of supplies.”