Netherlands soccer team hosted the Czech Republic in its last Group A match
of Euro 2016 qualifying Tuesday.Taobao agent
The Dutch, who finished third at the last World Cup, knew only victory in Amsterdam and a loss from third-placed Turkey to Iceland would take them to third place and a play-off spot.
The Czechs came in with a dominant lead early on, as goals from Pavel Kaderabek and Josef Sural put them 2-0 up inside half an hour. Although the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Marek Suchy was sent off before half-time, the Netherlands failed to capitalize.
Instead, Robin van Persie, on as a substitute in the 38th minute, headed an own goal to put the result beyond doubt. The Netherlands could not come back from that, although Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Van Persie scored late consolation goals.
It ended 3-2 to the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands has failed to qualify for the European competition for the first time since 1984.
In other matches, Belgium's 3-1 victory at home to Israel secured top spot in Group B, Latvia lost to Kazakhstan 1-0, Croatia's 1-0 win over Malta means it qualify as runner-up in Group H to Italy, which beat Norway 2-1, and Wales closed with a 2-0 win over Andorra.
The Dutch, who finished third at the last World Cup, knew only victory in Amsterdam and a loss from third-placed Turkey to Iceland would take them to third place and a play-off spot.
The Czechs came in with a dominant lead early on, as goals from Pavel Kaderabek and Josef Sural put them 2-0 up inside half an hour. Although the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Marek Suchy was sent off before half-time, the Netherlands failed to capitalize.
Instead, Robin van Persie, on as a substitute in the 38th minute, headed an own goal to put the result beyond doubt. The Netherlands could not come back from that, although Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Van Persie scored late consolation goals.
It ended 3-2 to the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands has failed to qualify for the European competition for the first time since 1984.
Czech Republic 3
- Netherlands 2
"We have to look to the future now. This is very disappointing for the
players, for me, for the Netherlands, but we have to look ahead, and the new
goal is qualifying for the World Cup in Russia," said Danny Blind, Netherlands
coach. China EbayIn other matches, Belgium's 3-1 victory at home to Israel secured top spot in Group B, Latvia lost to Kazakhstan 1-0, Croatia's 1-0 win over Malta means it qualify as runner-up in Group H to Italy, which beat Norway 2-1, and Wales closed with a 2-0 win over Andorra.
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