Soccer-Netherlands aim to turn 'dream a reality' after 2019 runners-up finish


FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Quarterfinal - Netherlands v United States - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - July 30, 2021. Lieke Martens of the Netherlands reacts after a disallowed goal REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

(Reuters) - Lieke Martens said the Netherlands have their sights set on their maiden Women's World Cup glory as the forward prepares to play for the third time at the showpiece event, which gets underway in Australia and New Zealand next month.

The 30-year-old Paris St Germain player was part of the Dutch side that finished as runners-up after a disappointing penalty shootout loss to the United States.

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