Euro 2016 Qualifiers : Czech republic beats Netherlands 2-1
PRAGUE, Sep. 9, 2014 (AMP) — France 2016 (Qualifiers) : Czech republic defeated the Netherlands by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2016 UEFA European Championship on Tuesday night at the Generali Arena in Prague.
Czech republic dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Dočkal in the 22nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Czechs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Pilař in stoppage time.
The result put the Czech second in Group A with 3 points. In their next game, Czech republic will meet Turkey at the Generali Arena on October 10, while the Netherlands will face Kazakhstan.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Czech republic at the Euro
- 5 appearances (first in 1996)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1996)
Netherlands at the Euro
- 1 title (1988)
- 9 appearances (first in 1976)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Champions (1988) Third Place (1976)
- 9 September 2014
- 20:45
- Prague
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iceland | 3 |
| Czech republic | 3 |
 Kazakhstan | 1 |
 Latvia | 1 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
 Turkey | 0 |
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