Lucerne was the perfect setting for Wales Women’s first major tournament match: a city in the shadow of Mount Pilatus and dwarfed on all sides by imposing, confounding heights that, in Saturday’s pre-match sunshine,

Wales' women were beaten 3-0 by Netherlands on their first ever appearance at a major tournament. According to UEFA figures, 3,800 Welsh fans made the trip to Lucerne to soak in the atmosphere, a figure seven times bigger than the previous record for travelling fans.

Wales is in search of its first win since December. The team has lost four times this year plus has a pair of draws. Most recently, the team took on Italy, losing 4-1 on June 3 in Nations League play. Jess Fishlock scored the only goal for Wales in the defeat.