Euro 2016 Qualifiers : Czech republic beats Netherlands 3-2 to qualify for 2016 Euro
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 13, 2015 (AMP) — France 2016 (Qualifiers) : Czech republic defeated the Netherlands by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a Euro qualifying game on Tuesday night.
Czech republic dominated the first half thanks to goals from Kadeřábek ('24) and Šural ('35). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Czechs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Robin van Persie into his own net in the 66th minute.
Czech republic secured their ticket to the Euro finals. Netherlands is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
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)
Czech republic at the Euro
- 5 appearances (first in 1996)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1996)
Netherlands
2:3
Czech republic
2:3 (0:2)
- 13 October 2015
- 20:45
- Amsterdam
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Czech republic | 22 |
 Iceland | 20 |
 Turkey | 18 |
| Netherlands | 13 |
 Kazakhstan | 5 |
 Latvia | 5 |
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